After surgery, Kayden was brought to ICU so that they could monitor him a little closer for the night. I didn't have access to a computer there, so I wrote out my thoughts throughout the night so I could share them with you when I got a chance:
(9:30 pm) Surgery seemed to go so quickly, recovery so slowly, but from there it has been a whirlwind! We seem to be really good at getting a new room close to shift change time so we can add to the chaos of what is happening! We are now settled (at least on my end of things) and trying to get used to life in the ICU (constant nurse in the room and many beeping monitors!). Kayden is still pretty heavily sedated, in fact, I've only seen his eyes once and they were only open for a minute! He tried really hard to keep his eyes open, but just could not! I asked him a few questions and he did respond by shaking his head yes (or "yeah" in Kayden's words). Very little something, but brought me so much joy since it was the only interaction I have had with him since the surgeons took him back into surgery. His incision is so big on his little belly, but looks very good. he is covered with wires, but I know that they are just keeping a good eye on him.
Bree seems to be having a hard time and I wish I would have spent more time with her. She really cannot grasp what is going on with Kayden, but understands something is wrong. When they brought him out of recovery, she was so excited to see him. She was talking to him, and just wanted to be right next to his crib on the walk up to the ICU. When they brought him back to the ICU and asked us to stay behind, she almost cried. My heart is longing for my little girl tonight.
(10:15 pm) Kayden has been awake on and off the last 20 minutes and really been responding to me. He even, with a scratchy voice, asked for his train that he brought down to surgery with him. He so far has been very sweet.
(3:45 am) Kayden is able to open his eyes a little more, but has been more grumpy than before (but I must say he has every right to be grumpy right now!)
(6:30 am) seems pretty sure we will be leaving ICU at some point today, they will also be taking out several of the lines he has, although the nose tube (naso gastric for those of you with medical terms) will stay in a few more days.
(10:00 am) we are packed up and waiting for paperwork to finish up so we can go back to the regular room. All the doctors are very happy with the way Kayden looks, he is doing great!
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