April 16

My goodness, I totally forgot to post!! Connor was set to be moved out of the ICU "first thing". We finally got to his new room at 1pm. Things tend to move very slowly. It was worse than the airport with "hurry up and wait!". However, he's moved and resting comfortably. He is back to not sleeping great, so he seems a bit more tired during the day, but getting up and walking is definitely taking more energy. The peds floor is definitely louder, but Connor now has only one iv, his oxygen and a pulse ox monitor. Instead of an additional three ivs, and blood pressure taken every 15 min. 
He continues to have treatments with the  respiratory therapist, PT and OT. Infectious disease is still checking in, as well as endocrinology, and the GI, and if course the oncologist. Nothing much else changed today. He's bloated, not hungry, and tired. But he did start telling Dad jokes again yesterday, so he's starting to feel human again. 
No chance of being out of the hospital this weekend.
I did have friends meet me at the hospital, pick up sushi and eat a local park! Thanks for freezing with me ladies, couldn't do this without you🧡🧡!

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  1. Nana PenApril 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM

    Very thankful for:
    Connor out of ICU
    Less machinery attached
    Joking with Dad
    Friends who bring sushi and freeze with you outside!
    Thanks for the update Erin! Lots of positive stuff👏👍🎉💕

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  2. KinlinFamilyApril 17, 2021 at 12:12 PM

    Friends are the best! :) Glad Connor is out of ICU and starting to feel human again. Slow and steady steps forward. 🍀 💕 K/C/M/L

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