Tuesday- Rayden and I had a rough night but I believe the fever has broken and pray it doesn't return. I was very excited that our nurse from the NCCC, Jenica, is now working in the PICU. She asked to be with us today; everybody loves Rayden! Jenica helped me give Rayden a bath and change his socks. Of course, it was really just a pan washing, but it was the best we could do. He hasn't gotten a bath since he got here. I know this had to make him feel better. He didn't seem as playful today but still better than yesterday.
Dr. Elton reports that although the CSF cultures remain clean thus far, he will not even consider going back to internalize the shunt until he is fever free and he gets two negative cultures.
Since Rayden has not been very interested in drinking his milk, Jenica turned down the IV fluids. Hopefully this will prevent him from feeling so full.
Rayden is a very likable fellow. Like I said before, Everybody loves Rayden. As much as we come to UNC, we have started making friends with the staff. Lisa, is an Occupational Therapist that has seen Rayden in the hospital since birth. She comes by every day to see how he is doing. Today she brought Rayden some toys to play with.
Around 8:30 pm I noticed Rayden started feeling warm again. His temperature was 99.9. NOT AGAIN!!!! The nurse thought it was best to go ahead and give him more Tylenol to head it off. She repeated Tylenol throughout the night.
Since Linda nor I received any sleep last night we went to the Ronald McDonald House after Rayden settled in for the night.
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