Byron slept through the night and has been able to hold down his breakfast, which was delicious apple crepes - yumm!
They took the 2 IV lines out of his right arm and removed the stabilizing board, which means he can use his right hand again. He was so relieved. There is still an IV line in his left hand.
They removed the catheter line yesterday. He hadn't been able to pee on his own since the surgery. They were concerned about this but last night at 1am and again this morning he did just fine with the bed urinal.
So most of the worrying things are past us now - eating, peeing, sleeping , moving. He is still confined to his back with only his head lifted. Tomorrow they may want to see if he can walk a bit.
I'm not sure if we will leave here tomorrow or Thursday. The next step is to move us to a room with doors, windows and walls. The loud beeping of monitors in intensive care is incessant, and the constant urgency of critically ill children is jarring to the nerves and heart.
Byron is sleeping now...yeah!
Give him a big kiss from aunty Patricia! Tell him I love him and will see him soon! xoxo
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