Before we get to daddy's big day we need to take care of some business first. This will not take long as there are not to many changes to Kinley's care plan today. Basically, when I (Kathy) arrived Katie informed me that the plan for today is to let Kinley rest a little. She will have her versed decreased from 150 to 135, but that is pretty much it for now. Kinley did really well last night and didn't need any extra doses of morphine or versed (PRN's as we medical folk like to call them). She is still getting blood gas tests, but now they will be every 8 hours instead of every 6 hours. The blood gas results have all been really good, but since Kinley is on such low vent settings already there is not really much more to wean, so the vent settings are staying the same. We are now just waiting for two things. The first is for Kinley to go to radiology for the MRI of her head. The second is for her chest tube to be removed, but surgery wants to wait until its output is a little less. Once both of those are done then hopefully she can be extubated (take the breathing tube out of her mouth and get rid of that pesky vent)! Hopefully Kinley will get to have her MRI tomorrow, but she is not scheduled until 4:00pm so there is probably a good chance she might get bumped to Thursday. Lets hope not though.
Today was a big day for daddy. First of all, he went back to work for the first time since Kinley was born, but with his new part time schedule he was able to get off at noon and be at the hospital by 12:40 pm. It is so nice that Kevin's work has been so accommodating for Kevin and I. It has really helped us out with Kinley being at Children's Mercy and it will be a huge help when Kinley comes home. Thank you. We really appreciate it.
Now for the other part of Kevin's big day...he was finally able to hold Kinley for the first time! Once again Kinley did really well with the transfer from her bed and fell fast asleep shortly after being placed in her daddy's arms.
Katie placing Kinley in daddy's arms.
Katie & Lindsay (respiratory therapist) get Kinley organized.
Kinley has come a long way, but she still has plenty of tubes and wires.
In daddy's arms at last.
He is such a natural daddy.
Kinley is already fast asleep.
I can't decide who is better looking?
The Melcher Family (if only Kobi, our dog, could be here)
7 comments:
What big couple of days! Finally daddy's little girl gets to snuggle with her daddy.I am so happy for all three of you. Congratulations and before you know it Kinley will be free of all those tubes!
Amber
Oh Kevin, how sweet! I can tell by your grin and the look in your eyes, your little girl has you wrapped around her little finger!! What a perfect picture! She is a doll! Kinley looks SO good - only a few more tubes to shed and she'll be resting in your arms in the comfort of the recliner at home!! What a miracle!
Love - Aunt Karen
Congrats Daddy for getting to hold Kinley for the first time! Love all the pictures, I think Kinley gets cuter every day!
The Millers
Agree with all the comments about what wonderful pictures...June 30th for Kathy and now July 1 for Kevin...days with special meaning!
Best of luck for all the tests & soon get-rid-of-vent day!!
Love to all..lms+families
Great pictures! Looking good Kevin! How special for Kinley that she finally gets to be in her parents arms! Kinley obviously loves it. I am thrilled for all of you. What a beautiful family. Love you!
Kinley is a beauty. I'm so glad that you are able to finally hold your precious little girl! She obviously is enjoying it as much as mommy and daddy are! I remember that day SO well...one of the best days of my life!
Glad she's doing well!
Tricia (Cadenne's mom)
Congratulations!!! I am glad you were able to finally hold her.
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