Day 3

Getting to hold Jace for the first time after surgery. Taylor can't wait until she gets to hold Jace again.



Jamie holding Jace for the first time after surgery

I am glad to be able to say that today has been a wonderful day. Jace has rested most of the day. Lots of lines and wires are now gone in preparation for the move out of the PICU. Around lunch time he had the RA line from his right side removed along with the pacer wires. A little while after that he had the subclavian line in his left shoulder removed and the femoral art. line in his right leg removed. I can't really tell you alot about what all these things do, but it is great news to have them gone.

Around 6:00 Jace became very fussy with what I think was a belly ache. With so many lines removed, I asked if I could hold him. That was just what he needed. He had his favorite pillow to lay on (mine of course), mommy to hold him, feeding time, and direct view of the television. Within minutes he was calm as could be. Jamie and Taylor went with his parents to eat supper and celebrate their anniversary. So when he got back he gladly traded me spots to let me eat.

It's almost 10 p.m. now and Jace is asleep. We are still waiting on a room to open up on the 6th floor. We have been blessed so far to be able to get a sleep room each night. I can sleep in Jace's room and Jamie has a small room on this floor with a twin bed, tv, and bath. He says it sure beats sleeping on this concrete floor or in the waiting room. We are on the waiting list for a room at the Ronald McDonald House but so far nothing has opened up yet. That way Taylor will be able to be with Jamie at night. They do not allow children to stay in the hospital after visiting hours are over at 9:00 p.m. Right now she is staying with our parents at the motel. We are so fortunate to have both sets of parents here with us. They help occupy Taylor and their love and support have helped us so much.

They say the first 48-72 hours after surgery is the most crucial. Tomorrow will get us to that point and so far so good. We appreciate your prayers more than you will ever know. Jace is definitely proof that there is still power in prayer. I know it each and every time I look at him. Please continue to pray for us.