Day 119 - Dad's first Trach Tie Change
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 Today we changed Doctors, this is another great Doctor who we really like and have had since we've been back in the NICU. Overall James had a good day today. We had a new nurse because our primary nurse was floated to a different department. However this new nurse is one of the best nurses we've ever had, definitely top three! James did not have too many events during the day. Just one at the beginning of the day shift and one towards the end. Our nurse today showed us that we can vent the G-tube with a syringe. Game changer! This gave James instant relief by releasing the gas from his stomach. James started off the morning with physical therapy. He had a new PT instructor today, who was able to show Mom some new ways for James to do tummy time across her lap. After PT, Mom held James for 2 hours. Then Mom and Dad gave James a bath. This was his first tub bath since the trach and G-tube surgery. He did really well and fell asleep again! Afte...