The hood

So, based on the last blog entry, I'm certain that there are a few question marks out there. Why is Thomas looking like a Scientology experiment? How will NBC replace E.R.in its fall line up? Stuff like that.

To understand Thomas' current, um, appearance, we have to go back to Saturday morning. That's when Thomas decided that the precautionary approach that the doctor's had prescribed just wasn't cutting it. Thomas took matters into his own hands, literally. At some point Saturday morning, Thomas extubated himself, grabbed his breathing tube and just pulled it out. Didn't wait for a doctor, a nurse or any other sort of assistance. Apparently he was ready to breathe on his own. So he kind of forced every one's hand. They didn't want to reintubate, but his nostrils aren't quite healed. So, they went with the Oxy Hood (as seen on late night t.v.). The Oxy Hood provides an oxygen rich environment, but for the most part, Thomas is breathing on his own. Apparently, this is a somewhat out-dated method. One of the nurses saying she hadn't seen one in quite a while.

It works really well for Thomas, giving him some time to heal and relax, then they will go back to Nasal Canula. They are also easing him back up on his feeds, so we're hopeful he'll start gaining weight again soon.

In the mean time, Thomas has really started to come alive. He's awake alot more and just looking around non-stop. The intubation has made him a pony (he's a little hoarse. Get it? Cause hoarse and horse rhyme...and a little horse...never mind), so the few times he does cry are kind of quiet. He's just really darn cute. I'll be uploading some new videos shortly on youtube to show you.