So far, so good!

Just a quick update.  Crew is doing well on the RAM cannula.  This morning his x-ray looked pretty hazy and white.  The doctors decided it would be best to remove the tube from his nose that goes to his stomach (Replogle) and put in through his mouth instead.  The tube was just way too big for his little nostril and was taking up all the space, not allowing any air to pass through that side.  It's hard to breathe through one nostril.  They removed  the tube from his nose and then placed larger airway prongs to allow for more consistent pressure to his lungs.  He seems to be doing better with this set-up, and his FiO2 has weaned back down to 29%.  His stomach was full of air on this mornings x-ray, and because of his hazy chest, the doctors decided to wait yet another day to start his feeds.  Once again, we don't mind them being very cautious with our little guy.  So, we'll possibly stop the suction tomorrow and then feed on Saturday.  He did have a very small poop with his enema last night.

Gretchen held him again this morning for a couple of hours . . . and he loved it.  Daddy gets to hold him tonight . . . an early Father's Day gift.  He was more awake and alert today than I've ever seen him.