Say hello, Ward

Yes, Isaac is officially out of PICU and now we're in the ward with the rest of 'em. Who are them? I have no idea... but it's one step closer to the general population, it feels like.

I think Isaac's doing really well! He's 3/4 - 1 liter of air and satting in the high 90's. that bacteria they found on monday turned out to be a hoax -- it was just part of our flora, or something.

So he's only hooked up to oxygen. he's still getting a few of his meds through IV like the steroids. i think he's getting all his others orally.

he eats like a champ. he WANTS that bottle. we can't give it to him fast enough. i hope we're feeding him enough! he gets great burps afterwards.

he's pretty silent, still. but i thought i heard a small peep out of him tonight. the nurses say they'll listen for him and i have to explain that they will never hear him, even if he's sobbing his brains out.

he smiles pretty readily. he is loving to get his hands on things especially blank id bracelets. he will finger and suck on those for hours.

he sat up a bit today albiet wobbly needing some support at his hips. he's holding his head steadier. he's really pretty weak, though, and his a long ways. but it's fun to hold up an id bracelet, wave it front of him, and his arms lurch out to grab, and i move it just beyond his reach... and he reaches...

i'm starting to feel like my boy's coming back!! yay. it's sure been awhile.