Today has been another good day. When I saw Zechariah this morning around 8:30 he was doing well. His color has continued to stay consistently the same color he has always been.
Zechariah has had four chest tubes in his chest to help remove any fluid that may build up around his heart. Today they have removed three of the four chest tubes. This is good because it is showing that there is a little less fluid around his heart.
They did lower the pressure of the Nitric Oxide quite a bit as well and he was not so comfortable with all of the action just yet. A few times he would clinch his eyes and lift hands show he was uncomfortable. We are so appreciative of all of the nurses, the doctors, and staff here and U of M Amplatz. During their care for Zak they have done everything possible to make him comfortable. Both Kathy and I feel this a top notch hospital from the surgeons on down.
Right now Zak still has the ventilator tube in. This to is good because he will be able to rest. Once the ventililator tube is out he will be fully breathing on his own and slowly begin to interact and play with us. While it is in he can rest. Please pray that it only stays in as long as it needs to be in.
So, today was a great day of progress and Zak is resting for the rest of the day into the night. We are hopeful to see what tomorrow brings. Continue to pray for peace, strength, and God's spirit to rest here.
Thank you for your support.
The Kindberg's
