Josh & I opted to leave the CICU around 3:40 today, partly because we wanted to beat the crazy Atlanta traffic and partly because watching Riley trying to wake up is a painful experience for a parent. She'd open her eyes (& I hope she saw me sitting there so that she didn't feel alone) but she couldn't make any noise due to the breathing tube down her throat. He little legs would start kicking and her arms were waving about. One of her arms was restrained due to the fact that the nurses know that Riley has a history of pulling out her IV's and she really needs to have them in right now. Riley's nurse, Amelia, gave her a mild sedative to help take some of the edge off. They are hopeful that by the end of shift (7 pm) or shortly thereafter, they will be able to take the breathing tube out.
The cardiology fellow, Dr. Iannucci apparently came into the CICU just after we left. He actually took the time to call Josh and check in to see how we are doing. Josh thinks I have a crush on him, but the truth is that Glen Iannucci looks just like our friend Mark Solimini, so I guess I just feel comfortable around him - and he has a great bedside manner that automatically makes you like him.
Josh is planning on taking his mom up to visit after the rounds tonight; the CICU is closed to any visitors during rounds due to the fact that the CICU is an open area and for privacy factors, they cannot discuss their patients around visitors. Hopefully they will be able to report back with good news that Riley is doing great. At least that is what I am hoping for.
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