Update on Day 7 & 8 of still being in the Hospital

I can't believe it's been a 8 days since that horrible night.

So here we are, day 8 and still no answers, as it looks like now he may NOT have had a stroke because his arm is starting to improve. A tad bit frustrating that we can't get a clear answer, but a bit reassuring that everyone else wants answers too.

Over the past two days, not a whole lot has happened. Friday morning, Alexander had an ultrasound on his legs to see if he had a blood clot that could have led to his brain. No blood clots! :) A CT Scan was not conducted as Alexander's arm is getting a little better every day. If his arm continues to get better the next few days, then there is a chance he won't need the scan. A Physical Therapist evaluated Alexander on Friday and suggested that an Occupational Therapist evaluate him also and that we begin therapy while we are here. She liked that he was opening and closing his hand but he that he needs to use it more.

What we do know that Alexander's pacemaker will not be getting replaced during this admission. Since he has the time still on his pacemaker, the doctors have all agreed to wait a few more weeks until he is a bit stronger and recovered before operating.

Yesterday we moved to the step down unit, CV Acute-YAY! Alexander did have another seizure yesterday morning, so they increased the dosage of his medication. We also discovered that Alexander does not have much feeling in his fingers. When we pinch them, he doesn't react. :( But if we pinch is hand, wrist and arm, he reacts quicker as we go up his arm. This will be brought up during rounds this morning as I am very concerned.

Today will probably just consist of keeping our active almost 2 year old busy! Not much ever happens on the weekends, so a lot of waiting and a lot of playing! Alexander is eager to move around and play with toys but gets frustrated quickly that he can't play with some because he doesn't want to use his right hand.

Our Superman's journey continues to be slightly bumping, but for now it seems things are slowing down a bit as he's finally feeling like himself, (which is reassuring to Wes and I). We know that Alexander will probably be in the hospital for a few more days and we are hoping/praying we get some answers before going home. Keep those prayers coming! <3