Update

Our little fighter never ceases to amaze us! This morning when I came to the hospital, his vent settings had not only returned to the same settings he was on before surgery, they had actually managed to wean his rate as well. His rate was weaned again this afternoon and his blood gases continue to look good. He is only on minimal support from the vent at this time. His morphine and sedation weaning also continued today.

I had a chance to speak with the surgeon who did his first surgery (his CDH repair). It was great to see her again. She said she was very proud and excited that Mason has come this far. She also reminded me how much he has surprised his team of doctors. Travis and I are so proud of Mason! His NICU nurses love him and he is becoming known as a very content boy who naps and looks around quietly when he is awake. However, he still lets them know when they are doing something he doesn't like.

When Travis and I arrived at the hospital this evening, Mason was laying on his side with his finger in his ear. It was cute. We all joked that this was Mason's way of getting his peace and quiet in the NICU. See the pictures above (they look a little yellow because of the dim naptime light).