Another Great Day

Shepherd is eating and healing quickly. We are still waiting for the drainage tubes to be removed by the doctors. This will be a big step for him. Currently his breathing is restricted by the tubes and the tape that holds the tubes in place. Once removed, his oxygen levels will be closely monitored to see how his repaired heart is working. Currently, he is being given a small amount of oxygen and hopefully will be weaned off soon. Shepherd definitely has his dad’s appetite and is eating more every day. This is the next step in the healing process. He is eating so well, there are a few steps in the healing process that he was able to skip, like adding a feeding tube in the nose. Soon he will be stable enough to be move from the cardiac intensive care unit. Mom and Dad are still taking it one day at a time. It is a joy to hear the little guy cry, see his eyes and be able to hold him again.