December 27, 2011

Ok, so steps forward always lead to steps backwards. Ian did great until 5:00am. At which time he took a spiral back, just like the other night and yes he was knocking on the intubation door again. They were able to prevent it, again…but everything was out. Brian said when they came to get him, there were 8 people in the room but by the time he called me at 5:30, there were only 3 people around him. What they are saying is that he gets some mucus hanging out in his lungs and he can’t cough them up, then he starts to have problems breathing, which starts the anxiety…after all who won’t start with some anxiety if you couldn’t breath. So they have decided to be more aggressive. They have increased the number of times they are doing the chest PT vest, added cough assist back into the program as well as suctioning. They are getting all sorts of mucus and secretions out…In addition, they have gotten him out of the chair for about 30 minutes today, he did okay but more because of the soreness then his breathing issues. So we are going to work on some range of motion, after all we would all be sore from laying in bed for 8 days. They just finished with his 4pm treatment, and he did wonderful….Brian has gone home and I am back at the hospital. We are two ships passing in the room…hoping for our family to be back under one roof.

Marci, that's great he was able to get out of bed for a bit. When we were in the hospital with Tyler's pneumonia the respiratory therapist and the doctors said that moving around is very helpful. When they are in bed for too long things settle and it becomes harder to cough and recovery slows. I hope each day he gets better and better! --Amy Samay

i cannot wait for everyone to be home, happy and healthy!!!  --stephanie rabinowitz

Thinking of you guys. I am sorry that things have been so crazy. Hang in there. It is good that you can be with Becca some of the time. Hard to balance it all but you are all doing it well. --Lisa Hess

Thinking of all of you, please give Ian a BIG hug from us. Feel better soon!!! If Becca would like to come and play, hang out or whatever please do not hesitate to call. --Stephanie Weinstein 

sending positive healing vibes to Ian and sending lots of love to the whole family! Please if you need any help with Becca Eva would love a play buddy! ~ Jessica and Eva Dorsey 

Please tell Ian we are praying for him. Alex said "Ian knows we are best buds forever". --Susan Ritmiller

((BIG HUGS and KISSESS)) for my big guy!!! Stay strong Ian!!! :) --Heather Schwartzman Hackerman

Thinking about all of you and hoping Ian gets better soon. Please give him a kiss from me.  --Michele Heller 

Get well soon Ian!  --Leslie sands

All my love to all of you!  --Lisa Lewis

Marci, I am so sorry that you are going through this. Lots of love.  Jenny Baker

Marci, Please know I have you and Ian as well as Brian and Becca in my thoughts and prayers! I hope Ian gets stronger as each day goes by. Much love and warm thoughts!! Lisa Miller

sending lots of hugs to you and Brian. Please let me know if you need anything!! --Laurie Schimmel

Marci - you and Brian are doing a wonderful job. Keep that in mind. This is a hard time for all of you. Lean on your friends and family. That is what we are here for.

Ian, keep moving forward. We all love you. --Tamara Flax

Ugghh! Hopefully more chest PT and suctioning will help bring all that junk up! I wrote an e-mail, but in case you didn't get it, I am offering again to come down in the evening after Dermot gets home from work and sit with Ian while you guys take a break. I am an experienced monitor watcher and bedside vigilante. Let me know...Lara Wynne

Tell my boy I love him. Sending prayers for an uneventful evening. Spiderman dreams for my favorite Ian tonight.....Aunt Susan

Keeping you, Becca, Brian & of course Ian in our prayers.---Annelise Sullivan

Our thoughts and prayers are with you every minute. May Ian get home healthy very soon. Yours, Jenny & Andy Dansicker

We also hope you will be under on roof again real soon. Hang in there because you are still my idol. If there is any thing we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Love,
Aunt Leslie

I am hoping Ian is on the upswing. I'm thinking about you and sending you all my best.....Heather Young

We are all hoping that Ian gets better soon.---stan chupnick  

These are the times that try men's souls. You are a true family to be able to pull this off. Blessings, friend.--carol zika  

Marci and Brian: Again, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do, please let us know. Becca is always welcome and if you need us to do anything, we are here. --Sara Hoffman