Nate is doing fantastic
Yesterday Nate had his NG tube removed (tube into his stomach through his nose
to drain his stomach) and all IV's. He is now eating (drinking ?) breast milk
and since his 7am feeding yesterday hasn't thrown up. They are slowly
increasing the amount that he can eat at each meal and his is able to handle
it.
He is off the heart monitor and morphine – he is only taking Tylenol and
ibuprofen – and both are through his mouth. The only thing he is connected to
is the catheter – which is expected to be removed later today.
Yesterday afternoon Michelle took him for an hour long stroll through the
hospital to the Library (I believe) and he was chatting up with the nurses and
other staff/patients. He is feeling a lot better.
He even gave a few giggles for Michelle last night – so we are really happy
about that.
There is no word as to when he can come home – we are still waiting to make
sure everything is doing well.
Will keep you posted.
Rob.