He's doing better!

So a nurse just gave me great news: other than the little infection, John is doing really great! They're pretty sure that the infection is not in his belly or intestines, and they may start feedings again as early as tomorrow as long as the air in his belly stays low. They've moved him from a suction feeding tube to a regular feeding tube which shows progress!

She told me that infections like this are very common, and most his age get at least 1 or 2 during their stay. Also, babies his age with infections typically end up on a ventilator, and the fact that my little man is on the lowest level of oxygen on CPAP shows that he really is the toughest little cowboy in town. He's looking a lot better since his transfusion, and seems so much more responsive to his surroundings. He was crying from a wet diaper when I showed up, and he had to have a blanket on to keep him from tugging his tubes. After i changed him the nurse let me hold his hand for 30 minutes. I finally had to let him go so he would sleep since he just wanted to stare at my fingers.

Man I love that little guy!!!

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