Mom and dad visited Archer today and spirits were up. We received great news right off the bat about his latest brain scan - the results showed the same as the last scan. There is still a small, questionable spot but nobody seems to be concerned with this, and are confident that there are no further worries regarding bleeding in his brain. Because of these good results, they may start repositioning him, moving him around a little more, so he is not tired of laying on his back all of the time.
Archer peed on the nurse's hand today! Ha ha! Nice shot, Archer!
Archer received a second book today from the not-for-profit organization, Kate's Kart. The first was Thomas: The Cranky Day, and today's was Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Kate's Kart provides books for families who spend lots of time in a hospital. Please help this organization whenever you have the opportunity.
Archer also received small doses of blood again, only because of several blood draws performed by nurses. Many thanks to those who have donated blood.
Mom and dad left feeling good about Archer's status, until another phone call was received in the evening. An excellent doctor inserted a second chest tube to remove air in his lung. The first one did not seem to be working too well for whatever reason, it seemed clogged. They kept having to turn up Archer's oxygen which was a concern. However, he feels like the second tube was working properly. He is unsure if they would remove the first tube or wait until the lung is healed and then just remove them both at the same time.
What an amazing little guy! Glad to hear that you received good news and can't wait to hear more as he grows. Lacy, I'm sure you know this, but it never hurts to hear it...your entire family is in so many peoples thoughts and prayers right now and everyone is sending love and strength your way. I can't even begin to pretend that I know how you feel, but my heart truly goes out to you as any mother's heart would. Even with good news I know this is not easy, so no matter the stress of the day I hope you always remember (even if it is tucked away in the back of your memory)you are an amazing & strong person and a wonderful & patient mother and loved by so many people!
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