The team is taking Ellis off ECMO as I type this post. A test was preformed this morning at 10:30 and Ellis did an amazing job; his stats held steady and he had his best blood gas to date! The team did push up some of the oscillator settings before the test. These settings are pretty high, but we remain hopeful that Ellis will pull through. This is it! The 11th hour. Our "Hail Mary" play. Ellis, we are fighting for you!
The best news, though...
After 24 days of being chemically paralyzed, we finally looked into his eye (the one that is not swollen) , felt his grasp, and watched his bottom lip move.
We really did not think we would be here today. Last night, we started planning his funeral.
Let me be clear that Ellis is not out of the woods. Once of ECMO, he will require a lot of support, which may not work. But today is another day with Ellis and we are so happy, happy, happy!
Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and support!!!
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We are pulling for you Ellis. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteKristie
With God all things are possible. May His light shine upon you all.
ReplyDeleteJim and Christine,
ReplyDelete"Hail Mary" passes often lead to a miraculous touchdown and we pray that Ellis will score the game winner. We are so happy for the both of you that you were able to feel his grasp and were able to look into his eyes, but remember how miraculous it is for him to see his loving parents and feel their touch, this is something he has missed as much as you have missed doing it. Keep looking, keep touching and keep praying because your "team" is right there with you watching the scoreboard and praying with you for a winner. Life is nothing more than one minute at a time, cherish each minute and each other and let those minutes turn into hours and know that you are not alone. We love you all very much and every minute of every hour our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ellis. Love and prayers, Aunt Mary and Uncle Rick