Day #3

Lots of good things today!

He is moving both arms and legs so

we know he isn't paralyzed.

He tried to open his eyes for the nurse.

He squeezed some hands.

He responded to the neurological tests fairly favorably.
The drain tube was collecting mainly cerebral fluid and not blood so we were told that it might be removed tomorrow.

He moved his lips in response to mom talking to him.

It was a very delightful and rather sweet moment, especially considering what she said,

"i don't envy you of the headache

you will have when you awake.

Meanwhile, sleep well,

and dream of large women." (the princess bride)

He was obviously agitated by the breathing tubes and would try to raise his hands to fix 'whatever that was'. His pupils are no longer dilated and are responding normally. His cat scan today showed that his brain was almost back to normal. No more bleeding! It had shifted quite a bit due to the pressure.

He tried to override the breathing tube, which was a great sign. He was given a blessing, which was awesome!

We were told that things were still up in the air from the nurse and his doctor.

He had a very slight fever, but that was normal. His temperature was back down shortly after having a few ice packs placed on his arms.

Today felt more positive - especially after the blessing. He is obviously listening and could hear us. We tried desperately to be still and just hold his hands. He furrowed his brow a lot and it just seemed as though he could open his eyes 'any minute.'
My brother said "Dad, I'm going to go now, I love you!"
Daddy reached out trying to find him, and when Matt grabbed his hand, Daddy squeezed it.
(that was my favorite part of today)

The doctor ordered a 'sedation vacation' for tomorrow morning. Meaning that they would take him off the sedation medication and see how well he responds.