Kaden update

Kaden is back on the high osilating ventilator. He was having problems keeping his CO2 levels down on the regular ventilator. The doctor made the decision that it would be better to go ahead and put him back on the osilating ventilator to keep his CO2 levels down. They have been doing a lot of lung treatments, hand ventilation, and suctioning of his lung. Pretty much every time they do a hand ventilation and suction, his stats skyrocket up to the mid-high 90's, and his CO2 levels drop. Kristi and I both said that we would stand there next to Kaden all day and all night long doing hand ventilations if it would help. Kaden likes it....the only problem is that they can't get any of the machines to mimic the hand ventilations. So frustrating!! Everytime they suction his lung, they get lots of white/clear thick mucas. No wonder he can't keep his stats up....If I had that stuff in my lungs, I wouldn't be able to breath either! I know they are trying hard, and a majority of them really care about Kaden. Lots of them downright LOVE him. Anyways, we are still worried, but not giving up hope. I talked again to one of the doctors that has really bonded with Kaden about his situation. I asked her if everything keeps going in the right direction, and as long as his stats stay somewhat decent, will they still consider doing the surgery to correct his hernia? She said absolutely. I asked her if it would help Kaden once the surgery is completed, and she said not exactly. She said that it would be a milestone, and it could help in some ways, but it would not be the cureall to help his right lung. I just figured that if they could get the surgery done, then they would have a chance to see what kind of lung and how much of any lung is functioning on the left side. I thought....well, maybe if they get the surgery done, they can get his left lung to start working to help out the right lung. I guess it's just me trying to have positive thoughts. I try to turn everything into a positive situation. The earlier "Family Meeting"....Ive already tried to put that in the back of my head. It just stresses me out more to have to think about the negatives. I don't understand why they have to be so negative all the time. Anyways, I seem to be rambling on, but I'm probably just trying to vent. Kristi is still sitting in with Kaden next to his isolet. I just wanted to come out and post another update before it gets too late. I'll be heading back in to hand out with Kaden and my beautiful wife as soon as I'm done here.

Keep the good thoughts and prayers coming. I just pray that Kaden has a good night, and stays that way until he can be strong enough to get his surgery. Talk to you all tomorrow:)

JUST TO LIGHTEN THE MOOD:)
Below is a picture of Kristi with Logan from around April 4th. She had a headache, so the nurse gave her an icepack bandana. She is probably gonna kill me for this:) But she will still LOVE ME!