Post Fontan: Day 2

Stockton was waking up a little bit more than we wanted and he would whimper in pain. They continue to give him small amounts of morphine but need to be careful not to give too much or his breathing could become affected. This morning Dr. McKenzie rounded and said that things look good. They may move us to the step down unit. They are going to take out his pacing wires today and some of his lines. He has an iv in his ankle that they want to keep but it is bothering him. They said that it can be a battle to walk with an iv in your ankle so we hope Stockton will get up some time today. He sat up this morning at 6:30am and took a drink of water. He wanted to hold it. Last night when he would wake up he would yell, "I want to watch a movie!" That made us giggle but definitely the sedation talking. He looks comfortable and he is on 3 Liters of oxygen via nasal cannula now. His chest tubes will be the biggest battle we fight over the next couple of weeks. After the Fontan they drain for quite a bit of time. He looks comfortable and so handsome. He has been such a trooper. We are grateful for the prayers and words of encouragement. We sure love this boy and we find so much power in his strength.