Gibson is doing well. He has had a couple days of relaxing and letting the doctors try to decide what the next step is to figure out his digestive tract problem. They have discovered that some of his bowel is herniated through the abdomen muscle wall where the incision was made. Dr. Coulter and the surgeons are both trying to decide if that has been the cause for the bile to be backing up into his stomach, or if there is something else wrong. Before they make any real decisions they are going to do another upper GI tomorrow to see if there is something new that has developed. They are also going to be able to see if the portion of the herniated bowel is blocked or working at all. Once they have determined that they will decide when and if to do another surgery to repair the hernia.
Gibson is very ready to be extubated and get the tubes out of his throat. You can just see it in his eyes and the way he acts that he is ready. He is breathing awesome on this new ventilator and once the decision about surgery is made they can talk a little more again about extubating.
We were able to hold him again today and we all love it! Gibson just calms right down whether he’s sleeping or just looking around he just loves to be cuddled. We definitely aren’t complaining about it! We should know more tomorrow what the doctors want to do….
We continue to keep your special baby and family in our prayers. We hope you will have many more priceless moments holding Gibson in your arms. Kaydi i don't know you but you have already shown in so many ways you are an amazing mother. I wish you a Happy Mother's Day!
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