He had a good night, although he was a bit hungry. They let him have a little glucose water before he went to bed and he sucked it right down in about 5 seconds. They continued giving him that periodically through the night and then this morning the Dr. let him start having Mommy's milk again.
We've been able to hold him a lot and he's been a happy, smiley boy!
Today should be a low key day of feeding him and watching how he does. His breathing is still a bit labored but the Dr's don't seem too concerned. His lungs have been sounding good and the X-rays have been clear.
He should be able to get his armed freed from all the IV's in it later (the line in his neck will stay until he's ready to go home) and tomorrow they're planning to take him off his Milrinone (then he'll be drug free!).
The nurse is also trying to get him to a side room so he can sleep better.
It's very nice to have our alert boy back and hear his little cries and coos (they sound quite funny because he's a little hoarse from the breathing tube).
Here's some pictures from right after the tube came out yesterday and this morning. He's been loving the little mobile by his bed and of course staring at his beautiful Mommy!
Warning: The following pictures contain the cutest/most handsome child EVER!
No Tube!
I remember that gorgeous face.
Morning Smiles
Loving the Mobile
Wow, what a wonderful Mommy!
19 comments:
Yippee!! I can't wait to nibble on him!!
So glad to hear his tube is out! Yay! I'm sure he's been loving the snuggles with mommy & daddy :)! Keep up the good work, Elijah!
He looks wonderful! What a beautiful smile! Thank you for sharing the pictures.
What a CUTIE...He looks great! You guys should sit back and BREATHE now!
Kathy
Look at him...what a little trooper! Thats GREAT news!
Lynette
HURRAY!! So glad to see the update and smiley pictures! Continued prayers and support.
Hugs to the Porta Family!
Tammy
yay!!!!!!! we are so excited for you!!!!!!!!!thanks for all of your updates and pictures, what a happy smile.
Bill, Mary and Jacob
Another blessing from God!
Oh, Megan and Dan, that is such good news. He looks just adorable. We are all hoping he leaves ICU soon and you guys can take a deep breath and start planning on when you all can go home. Give him a hug from me.
Mary Lou
So good to see that beautiful smile! He looks so strong and alert. So glad the worst is over. I'm sure those faith miscles of yours have gotten a work-out the last few days. Hoping you can breathe a little easier now. We are looking forward to visiting you all.......
Kurt and Kris
The smile is worth a million bucks!! You can just tell in the pictures that he's so happy to see mommy! Keep the good news comin'. Torri
I'm so glad to hear that he's doing that well. Keep the good news coming!
Sara (no h) Roy
He looks really great and we are so glad you are finally able to hold him again. He has such a wonderful smile.
You guys,
I'm so happy to see these pictures and so happy it is going well, now. I can see how happy you are to be on the path to recovery. Love and hugs from us,
ellen, eric & leo
A picture is worth a thousand words... WOW he looks great!! I can't wait to see the little man. I hope you and Dan are doing well. I pray and think of you often.
Love & miss you-
Jess
Elijah - you look wonderful - what a beautiful smile you have! That is just amazing that he is smiling and cooing - I remember I was worried b/c it took Evan day's after the tube was removed for him to even give us half a smile!
Congratulations!!! Welcome Back Smiley boy!!! We knew you'd make it. Didnt doubt that for a moment!!!
What a smile! We are so happy to hear how well Eli's doing. We hope that you too are ok as well (although after gazing at those smiles, how could you not be?!).
We hope to see everyone soon!
Awww...
so very sweet...
these kiddos are soo resiliant!
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