"O" is for oxygen.

Today was a rough day. Everyday is up and down and some are good some are not. We started the morning off with the cardiologist talking to us about how Owen is not progressing as good as they had hoped. The MD stated that the possibility of surgery is back on the table and we will see how the weekend goes and he might need a shunt placed to help with blood flow. They are going to wait and re-evaluate on Monday or Tuesday of next week. After that the morning was good. Papa Schlitz came by today to see Owen as well as Aunt Court and Robert. It was nice to see them. We went and had a quick lunch and when we returned Owen had to have another IV. This poor kid has had 6 by now with a total of about 20 misses. He needs to have IV access just in case but it is still hard to see. He was able to get a blood transfusion today and I was a great match for him so he received my blood that I donated a few days ago. As the day progressed his oxygen saturation continued to drop and he had an episode that went into the 40s and ther for a few mins. It took him at least 30 minutes to get back up to the low 60's. MDs were called, RT at bedside and Owen was put on high flow oxygen and recovered but it took awhile. This has not happened before so this was something new for Chelsea and I to see. At times I wish did not have medical experience. Chelsea and I have said how it is nice because we are at least comfortable in hospitals, but it is a challenge when it is your loved one, let alone your new baby. He recovered well and did better after that. That was today, so we hope for a better tomorrow. The days are starting to become a blur, it seems like one really long day. Owen is 2 weeks old today it has already gone by fast. We headed to Rich's tonight after meeting the night shift RN. Got there around 9. We ate dinner and homemade ice cream. We hope for a better day tomorrow and each day there after for baby O. We thank you for the support, prayers, positivity, and love sent our way.

-Chris