PICU

Joshua has tubes and lines everywhere.  We counted 6.  He has a central line in his neck, an arterial line, 2 IV's, a chest drain and a catheter.  We are surrounded by awesome, caring staff.  He wants to drink and is hungry, but no bowel sounds yet, so the best we can do is glycerin swabs, and lip balm.  We are hoping that tomorrow will be some tube removal, and at least some oral fluids.  He is in and out of sleep, which is good.  He needs rest.  He did ask to play on his tablet, which we would have allowed, but it needs a bit of charging.  He is half watching Disney channel.  We are expecting a sleepless night for us, just because I will wake up for every movement.   We know that today is the worst, but we know every day will be better.