Day 5

Have we been here five days already? Little C is sound asleep after another fine day of recovery.

His temp is down to just around 99, so he is feeling much better and so is everyone else. He got his chest tube removed today, which should also feel better, and is back on his regular feeding schedule. Dr. Price should be by again in the morning, so hopefully we'll get a good idea of when he thinks we can head home. The only hitch may be the IV-delivered antibiotics; however, one of the ICU docs today said that may get worked out since we have nursing help at home that could deliver the medicine, if necessary. If C keeps the current pace and can work out the antibiotics, then we might get out of here by the end of the week. We don't want to rush out, but if Collin is ready and we get the green light then we'll be hitting the road. He always does better once we get home.

Collin was very excited this morning to get to sit in his boppy pillow after being on his back and sides for a few days. Although not completely upright, he was happily content with his better view. He looked like a proud king in his throne. This also meant he could better read his books, play with toys and see the TV. He especially liked reading the board books his big brother, Parker, got for him -- he can turn the pages himself. He also likes it when his brother reads to him, so I'm sure he is anxious to get home. Hopefully, that will be soon!