One more day on breathing tube

They have decided to wait until tomorrow to remove the breathing tube. The docs don't want a repeat of what happened yesterday. They have put Drew on a drug that helps to reduce swelling and want him to be on it for 24 hours before they attempt to get the tube out of his throat. He is still being assisted but is initiating all the breaths on his own. His breathing is a bit shallow and he is skipping a few breathes once in a while which makes his machines all beep.

He will have to be in critical care for at least 2 more days which is twice as long as we expected him to be there. His blood pressure, oxygenation, blood work and heart rate all look good.

Myah is coming to visit on the weekend and I hope we don't have to cancel because he isn't allowed visitors in critical care. Please send him your strong breathing prayers.