Stable

Today was very similar to the last few days, as far as Andrew is concerned. He had a bit of a rough morning, but recovered quickly and is back at minimal ventilator settings. The x-ray showed a successfully collapsed left lung, and he's continued to demonstrate that he can be stable when he behaves himself. The hi-fi vent isn't conducive to an awake, active baby...especially one as big as Andrew....so they'll keep him sedated at least as long as he's on this ventilator. I'm not sure what the plan will be if they switch him back to a conventional vent, but I wouldn't be surprised if he stays sedated until they attempt a more permanent solution.

He's now at 5cc per hour on his feedings, and will continue to increase by 1cc every 12 hours. While the bag of nutrients that makes up the rest of his diet isn't healthy for the liver and kidneys long-term, it's more important that he keeps his food down and prevents possible inhalation of any spit-ups. They'll go up to about half-feeds (~12cc per hour) and then pause until they schedule a more permanent digestive solution (stomach valve surgery).

No exact schedule yet...we'll talk to the doctors later this week and figure out exactly what happens next. It's the start of a new work-week, and I'm already starting off the only way I know how....tired. Hope everyone has a nice week.