Tuesday, October 26, 2010

They had Skyler on a spontaneous breathing setting all day today and he did amazing.  So when the respiratory therapist came in to suction him he said "Let's just extubate him"  At first I thought he was just joking but when the NP and Doc came in and said "Lets do it"  I started freaking out.  It was too good to be true, but ten min later they pulled the tube!!!  This is huge!  It all happened so fast.  I thought it would take the whole team sitting down and really talkin it through first before it would happen, but it was just so fast.  So after five weeks he is finally free of a breathing tube.  I am so happy!  Here are some pics of them taking out the tube.  He also wanted to sit up so they sat him up and he sat there by himself without any help.  It was amazing.











19 comments:

JACK's house said...

YEAH! He looks FABULOUS!

Niki Nickel said...

way to go Skyler!!

di said...

Skylers super hero powers are shining thru!!! AWESOME!
~ Diane (Cami's grandma)

Alika and Amber said...

Yay this is sooo exciting! he looks great!

Tukuafu's said...

You don't know me.. I am friends with Todd-- What a special mommy you are. I hope you know what an amazing example you are to me. We pray for you and Sky everyday. Hope you don't mind me peeking in :)

P.s. YAY for extubation!!

Chelsea said...

Oh my gosh! I am beyond thrilled! Crystal, to see him sitting brings tears to my eyes. He is one AMAZING kid! The picture of you kissing him after they took the tube out is so beautiful, I know what a HUGE milestone this is for you both. I am so proud of you and your little man. He is one serious fighter! GO SUPER SKY... GO!!!

Jessica Wood said...

Im in tears...of HAPPINESS that is for you and SUPER SKYLER! YAY YAY YAY!!!!!

Jen Beckstrand said...

I seriously started crying too when I saw these pictures! Sky Dude we love you so much!

Anonymous said...

Amazing! He looks so good!!!

Cami said...

I too am a little teary eyed! I am beyond happy for the both of you! Go Skyler! You are stronger and tougher than ANY superhero that I have heard of! Mom, you look so beautiful and happy! You deserve to be truly happy!

Anonymous said...

he really looks so good! these pictures show it a lot! yay for the both of you! this is amazing! keep it up skyler~

Beth Herring said...

So excited! God is so good my friend.

Skyler looks great and I just know that your heart is a little more joy-filled today Crystal!

Dani said...

Crystal, Skyler looks AMAZING! I loved seeing him sit up. You are such a good mom to hold back the tears. So strong for Sky. I would have LOST it! I am so excited for him. I can only imagine how bad he wants to get out of bed! We will be praying for you both! He will be out of bed SOON!!!! Love you guys...keep fighting!

lindsay Roscoe said...

Oh Crystal he looks so sappy in his eyes. I am so proud of you both for staying strong. You both are the strongest people I know. Anything you or Skyler need please let us know. All our love and prayers. Lindsay and family!!

Anonymous said...

You don't know me but I am a friend of Chelsea Carver and I have a little boy who is friends with Cami. Little Skyler has been a part of our prayers since we heard his story, but two nights ago I was rushing through my prayers with my kids and forgot to bless Cami and Skyler. As I was about to say Amen, my five year old yelled "STOP- you forgot Cami and Skyler Mom". I won't forget again! Please know that there are so many people who are praying for you and your baby boy. Thank you for bring such a brave little guy Skyler!! God bless you both!

Jessica said...

You don't know me, I work with your mom but I heard about Skyler and have since been praying for your little guy and hope him the very best. You are a strong mommy and give all the mom's out there hope to be the best we can be. I was very excited to hear the wonderful news of Skyler's improvement! I pray it will continue, you give me hope and your family will be in my prayers!

Mi'Chelle said...

Hallelujia!

Padilla's said...

So I have been reading secretly for awhile now. My name is Rachel and I live in AZ. This has absolutely brought me to tears. I can't imagine how you feel. I am so happy he is doing better and I pray for the best for you two. He looks amazing!

Briana said...

that is incredible! hooray! it is amazing to see him sitting up and now no breathing tube - what great progress! what a happy day for you! we're so happy!