Day 4: So Long NG Tube, You Really Suck

Last night was awful.

Weston was uncomfortable all night. We suspect that while he does hurt from the surgery and the swelling, most of last night was due to hunger.

So sad!

Every two hours he was crying and subsequently getting pain medicine.

This was concerning to Billy and I, because while we do want him to be comfortable, we think the pain is mostly due to hunger; and the pain medicines slow his bowels down. Again, we are walking this fine line with no easy answers.
And did I mention that he pulled his NG tube almost completely out THREE times last night?!

One of Dr. M's partners came by to check on him this morning. She really wants Weston to have a bowel movement before he starts eating. The Mommy Nurse protested that he had a bowel prep and was only on clear liquids from noon the day prior to surgery. There was no way he had anything in there to move! And shouldn't the very active bowel sounds and the passing gas be enough proof that his bowels are working?!

Alas...he must produce before he gets anything to eat.

I have been assured that he will be able.

Hmmm....

(he is receiving special IV nutrients and lipids to keep him from getting too low on calories)

On the bright side, since his NG tube was only getting a small amount of clear fluid from his tummy, they felt it was fine to take it out. Wes couldn't have agreed more.

Four lines down, TWO to go!

A NG free Weston contemplating his balloon froggie.

SO, our creative goals for the day (a la Daddy)...

Weston showing off his Longhorn Spirit.

So, for now we are just sitting and waiting for things to get going, so to speak.

We had some really sweet snuggle time this morning and with another line out, feel more comfortable getting him out of his bed more often.

As I type, he is laying on our blow up bed with his daddy, watching the Horns.

:-)

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