tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post6025043515724113344..comments2024-03-26T14:14:12.032-07:00Comments on His Hands, His feet: Chest Tube Removal Joshua StyleServing the Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05855601974000983589noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-51585410320962561802011-10-11T20:54:44.889-07:002011-10-11T20:54:44.889-07:00Oh my goodness! I have not been able to comment t...Oh my goodness! I have not been able to comment til now (stupid blogger) but know that we are praying for precious JJ, every single day!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406486405095448755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-69150746336916121672011-10-11T19:41:36.446-07:002011-10-11T19:41:36.446-07:00Oh my goodness gracious! The poor boy!
So thankfu...Oh my goodness gracious! The poor boy!<br /><br />So thankful they figured it out and have fixed it.<br /><br />Praying for you and for him!<br /><br />Hoping that HOME is in the near future!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219821176198096628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-62514278127933638282011-10-11T16:42:33.275-07:002011-10-11T16:42:33.275-07:00Poor little guy! May His healing hand be upon all ...Poor little guy! May His healing hand be upon all of you. Sending good thoughts and prayers.Jennifer Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163074611400802619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-21215944462752432762011-10-11T15:41:22.365-07:002011-10-11T15:41:22.365-07:00Oh sweet baby...I am praying.Oh sweet baby...I am praying.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455698547207302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-7314964699609675392011-10-11T14:58:38.322-07:002011-10-11T14:58:38.322-07:00Oh my lands. Precious boy. We'll be praying th...Oh my lands. Precious boy. We'll be praying that his body rids this fluid quickly and this was "all in the plan". :) Hope tonight is much, much better! Hugs! Oh, and...you don't suck. :) Just FYI ;)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058314814552954216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-84410831722323060542011-10-11T13:45:41.139-07:002011-10-11T13:45:41.139-07:00He is such a brave little soul! Here's hoping ...He is such a brave little soul! Here's hoping that all is well soon.<br /><br />LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-13771805434471182292011-10-11T13:17:04.193-07:002011-10-11T13:17:04.193-07:00Oh does this bring back floods of memories...I bec...Oh does this bring back floods of memories...I became so much more assertive during our extended stay at Hotel University of Michigan...yes, Mama bear comes out strong by the time you're done. One second at a time...that's how this ride goes. :) Praying for you. YOU are a great Mom being swiftly put through medical school while taking care of your precious son at the same time who you are trying to bond with and understand! Whew! Praying for both of you for rest, a lot of steps forward, and to be able to go home very soon. <br />AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-78196092597655791292011-10-11T12:24:52.815-07:002011-10-11T12:24:52.815-07:00Ack! I hate to hear how he's been mishandled. ...Ack! I hate to hear how he's been mishandled. His Drs. should jump butt on the dept. head over the respiratory therapists. Honestly, 2 big mistakes on the same little patient. That needs addressing... <br /><br />Poor baby!! He can't speak English to let you know, and you don't know what to expect from the professionals, other than *we*(all) expect them to know their jobs and perform them adequately. <br /><br />I'm praying his lungs are able to get rid of the fluid...and all his other problems are much better soon. Hoping and praying for only good days from now on as he heals.<br /><br />~ PattiLynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-72521255648406602322011-10-11T11:36:04.700-07:002011-10-11T11:36:04.700-07:00My heart hurts for both you and Joshua! That shoul...My heart hurts for both you and Joshua! That should never have happened! YOU are not responsible and it's great that you were even aware that some things were different and not right. Someone did not get the correct information and your child paid the price. I would speak to the Charge Nurse and insist that he have the same folks doing his care. Obviously, they can't always be there, but there really needs to be some Primary Care as much as possible. I don't have to tell you, because you saw it, but any time they remove a chest tube, they generally don't even allow parents to be in the room, because it is a VERY painful experience. I know from both a patient and a nurse point of view. If you see or suspect anything isn't right, push that call button. And, insist that they stay on top of his pain meds. They can get a bit lax on meds, especially when he can't/won't communicate that he's in pain.<br />I hope I don't sound bossy. I just want to give you some suggestions from a medical point of view, but mostly because I have really come to love your son and your mama Heart! I'll be praying that He will send Angels to surround Joshua from any mistakes/errors and that his little heart will be guarded from the extra trauma that he's experienced (both physically and emotionally!) And, IF for any reason they should have to put that chest tube back in, INSIST that he be heavily sedated/asleep! Those things hurt!! Okay, I'll stop now! Love, "Aunt Jo"Jo's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598582453797668103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-61288061572216714782011-10-11T11:18:05.774-07:002011-10-11T11:18:05.774-07:00Oh no!! My chest literally hurt as I was reading y...Oh no!! My chest literally hurt as I was reading your words. My heart hurts that he had to endure more pain. Do not blame yourself though... Moms are not perfect even though we strive to be.... like you said you do not have a medical degree.... Praying he recovers quickly and with as little pain as possible.... Also praying your heart heals... I know watching him suffer is breaking it!<br /><br />{{hugs}}<br /><br />JaclynJaclyn Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028565353593886797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-68096246318863273802011-10-11T10:23:31.524-07:002011-10-11T10:23:31.524-07:00Praying a miracle healing to cover Joshua now!!!! ...Praying a miracle healing to cover Joshua now!!!! You couldn't have known, but God does!!!!"Are These Kids All Yours?"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17946903135252874458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-89400860566904126092011-10-11T09:36:28.246-07:002011-10-11T09:36:28.246-07:00Oh Sonia, that made me nauseous! I can imagine ho...Oh Sonia, that made me nauseous! I can imagine how you felt, but it's not your fault! Does he have the flashcards you made handy so that he can point out the one that means he's in pain? Poor, sweet boy! Also wondering if this is the same respitory therapist who turned down his O2?! Hang in there Mama, we are praying for ya'll!<br />rachel in MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-80503617489281934662011-10-11T08:26:50.554-07:002011-10-11T08:26:50.554-07:00OHHH...I "feel" every word you write. An...OHHH...I "feel" every word you write. And I'm hanging on it for dear life, too - bring our precious little girl home who will need open heart surgery and a little of the "unknown"...You and Joshua are in my prayers!HOPEdrivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852329076058878544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-45155283042693925952011-10-11T08:17:09.464-07:002011-10-11T08:17:09.464-07:00Awww! It's so hard to know when to be a mama b...Awww! It's so hard to know when to be a mama bear and when to help your child be brave...<br />And very few of us went to nursing school to double check the professionals....we're "just" momsChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103378389155773502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-28479173047073100662011-10-11T08:15:12.694-07:002011-10-11T08:15:12.694-07:00Oh, sweet mama! I can so identify with your self ...Oh, sweet mama! I can so identify with your self flagellation. (I left E with a new nurse to go to the bathroom. Came out to find her screaming as the nurse had lifted her from under her arms. Later found out that move broke a staple.) Being a mom of a child who can't communicate, undergoing surgery and recovery...not easy. I heartily agree with the others about "one day". He will be over it and on his happy way. It will take you much longer, though. Praying so hard for the dance to end soon. Hang in there. Your sweet smile will carry Joshua through a lot of uncertain moments.<br />Loves and hugs and prayers...Donna Oliphintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-49168183704368434272011-10-11T07:50:57.874-07:002011-10-11T07:50:57.874-07:00OH, how horrible, for both of you! I am so sorry t...OH, how horrible, for both of you! I am so sorry this happened. Poor thing must be so confused about his little life. Rest assured the day will come... SOON... when it will all be so clear to him and he'll understand. And most of all, he'll remember YOU were there BY HIS SIDE! AMEN!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980828749135451472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-77014456156889979922011-10-11T07:40:32.150-07:002011-10-11T07:40:32.150-07:00OH NO!! That had to be awful for the both of you.T...OH NO!! That had to be awful for the both of you.The communication gap has to be so difficult...Praying that The fluid goes as it should...Hang tough kiddo..:)Traci Brunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203156776649308023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-20392709331032591612011-10-11T07:38:43.620-07:002011-10-11T07:38:43.620-07:00Oh no. I agree, there was no way for you to have ...Oh no. I agree, there was no way for you to have know. Poor sweet boy ... praying the x-rays reveal great news. That his body is able to rid itself of the built up fluid. That the two of you can turn in your dance cards soon. Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-31134695726777036012011-10-11T07:24:42.867-07:002011-10-11T07:24:42.867-07:00Oh my goodness. I feel sick to my stomach just rea...Oh my goodness. I feel sick to my stomach just reading this. There was NO way for you to have known... oh, sweet, sweet boy! Praying!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4559196589404180345.post-63052850574162355522011-10-11T07:23:39.958-07:002011-10-11T07:23:39.958-07:00Poor guy. Can't wait for all of this to be be...Poor guy. Can't wait for all of this to be behind him so he can start enjoying his awesome family. Still praying for all of you.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RobinPatientlywaitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468260896844965110noreply@blogger.com