Progress

Owen has had a pretty good day. He's eaten bites of his favorite foods, watched lots of Tom and jerry, stood up 2 times, got smaller chest tubes, was out in chair for most of the afternoon, and labs looking good. Tomorrow there is talk of taking out 2/3 chest tubes, arterial line, pacer wires, and IV that can deliver medicine straight into his heart. 

Things to with on:

Strength & anxiety with standing, moving, coughing 

Fluid balance with intake and output

Pain, pain meds, po intake, and pooping

He really is blowing me away. I can't be olive 2 days ago his heart was stopped and the heart lung machine took over. 

His surgeon came by again today and said he looked great. This is the best news ever and means we will likely transfer out of ICU tomorrow. Bring on the small shared hot rooms- we want to improve and heal!! 

Much love to my helpers today, Chris got some sleep at the trailer. 

Ara napping while Owen was in the heart rest.  

Amy one of our faves!