Wyatt is getting his intubation tube changed right now. This is very hard on him physically. They will not let us stay in the room when changing this out. Although Kelly and memaw and pops did get to stay in the room the first time he got it changed out. They said it was very traumatic for them and for Wyatt. Today they are going to attempt putting in a bigger tube.
The song by Reckless Kelly that Kelly was singing to Wyatt last night is called "Be my friend (in real life)." He added in the best while singing it to Wyatt. He started off the session with "I'm going to share with you all my favorites." He of course was referring to all the bands and songs he loves. As he scrolled thru his iPhone and picked out his very favorite bands and songs and sang each one to him. Sometimes adding in his own twist which brought tears to my eyes every time!!!
I will post an update later on how the tube changing went. Please pray for our little guy, bigger chest bones and bigger lungs. Everything else on him is perfect!!!!
God speed little man!!!!
Wyatt's mom
You come here for updates on Wyatt and to some extent how Kelly and I are doing. This has proven to be an experience that words can hardly harness. The joys of becoming parents and the immeasurable support from family and friends only ads to our experience. We would be remiss if we didn't share with you our experience in reference to the Hospital staff, specifically the NICU Nurses and Respiratory Therapists.
Let me begin early on...As you know we were told that Wyatt Jack would most likely not survive long after birth. So a meeting was arranged with a nurse named Nickie. Nickie has had a lot of experience with helping families who lose their newborns. She volunteers to "counsel" families on many areas to include what will happen in the delivery room all the way to how the hospital will handle the passing of a child and the grieving process. She gave us many resources and support. Doctor Lashbrook, my wife's doctor (more on her later, she is great), had requested Nickie to be with us during the entire way through. She did Kelly's triage (pre-op preparation), she got me squared away with scrubs and into the operating room. She took photos for us, put them on a CD, and made multiple trips to see Wyatt and Kelly over the next week.
Now for the NICU nurses, Cathy, Nikki, Suzanne, Billie, Anne, Lisa, Sara, Lindsey, Angelica and Jerrie, as well as the Respiratory Therapists (RT's). Laura, Cheri, Alisha, Kyle, Marsha and Colton.
These ladies and two guys are Angels and consummate professionals. We have become close with several of them over the last 15 days, they do a job day after day that I am in awe of. In the NICU they have three levels of care: one, two and three. One being the easiest to care for (not that it is easy) and three being the most difficult. Wyatt is a level three. It says a lot for their character and desire to help that they request to be Wyatt's nurse. In fact a couple of them have called in on their day off to request him as a patient before the charge nurse does the assignments. He is a special boy and has truly captured the hearts of many. We have Prayed with one of the nurses. Ordered lunch with them and Kelly went and picked it up (we bought, it was the least we could do). They allow us some slack in several areas and talk with us as if we have been friends for years. They have made this most difficult time so much more bearable and Pray they are Blessed for the care they provide.
Wyatt's Dad
