Peter had a great day today! All steps forward!! When I came in this morning, Peter was already off the CPAP and back on high flow oxygen/air blend. He is down to 30% oxygen and holding his own. His saturation rates, blood work and respiratory rate were all great. He had two "lines" removed today leaving him just two IV lines - the one in his wrist and a new one in his foot. He continues to wean from drugs, and we believe by tomorrow morning the big one in his wrist will be out. If Peter continues to do well, I have a feeling we will be moving down to the step-down unit soon. They are trying to jump start his digestive system. They are starting to feed him again very small amounts of breastmilk through the feeding tube. I am hoping we can try bottlefeeding within the next couple of days. Peter was quite restful today and showed no signs of discomfort. This afternoon he decided it was time to wake up and play. His eyes were all over the place as he moved his arms and legs wildly. He also has a funny thing going with his tongue where he loves pushing it in and out, curling it, stretching it, etc. Suffice to say the tongue was getting quite a work out too. Because he was so awake he was given a treat, and allowed to hang out in a swing for a bit - he loved it - it swings back and forth as well as sideways, has a colorful fish mobile that turns too. Needless to say - quite stimulating and Peter was enjoying every second of the ride. I know what we will be picking up after Peter comes home! Thank you again for all our support and prayers - when I look at Peter I know his healing is a miracle! Love, catherine
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