Peter - Carepages - June 8th, 2007

Not much to report today....other than how darn cute Peter is, but I'm sure you're getting tired of that! Peter continues to do well. They are holding off on lab work till Monday. So Monday really is the next big day - lab work, x-ray and hopefully a decision on what the next steps are for Peter. He gained a bit of weight yesterday, but is about an ounce less than his birth weight. His saturation rates continued to be on the higher side, so they've moved him over to a "blender". Not the type to make Frappucino's...but rather a method of blending oxygen and room air so as to be able to give less than 100% oxygen - no matter how slow the flow. The cardiologists came by today and were happy with Peter. His liver was positioned correctly which they took as a sign that the single dosage of diuretics a day is doing the trick. yeah! On a lighter note, the nurses and I have decided that Peter should have a blue mohawk for surgery. A little hair mousse and food coloring maybe. But, if anyone has some blue hair dye from Halloween or something - let us know. I'll probably chicken out with the "do"...but you never know! For all you American Idol fans out there - Peter plans on giving Sanjaya a run for his money!! Tonight is spa night in the ICC and I've been given a tip for creating a curly loop on the top of Peter's head....so hopefully it will work and I can get some photos posted with it. Hope all is well with all of you. Thank you for tracking Peter's progress. I ask for increased prayers for the medical professionals caring for Peter - may they continue to be guided by wisdom and compassion. Hugs to all of you near and far - thank you for everything! catherine