Flu shots

Graham and I both received our flu shots today separately.  Mt. Sinai Hospital had a clinic in their main lobby area so that's where I had mine done.

When I called the night nurse this morning she said that Josiah had had the most amazing night.  There were no fevers or desats and he slept for six hours straight.  I assume he probably had ice on his head to keep his temperature down.

When I arrived at the hospital this morning he had two bags of ice on him and his temperature stayed around 38 degrees for most of the day.  His morning x-ray showed that one of his lungs was partially collapsed so he had two chest physio sessions.  Unfortunately he needed his tube tapes changed twice.

I enjoyed visits with two friends today.   I also just happened to be in the lobby at the right time to receive a free small but good-sized sample of a pumpkin spice latte.   

I'm pretty sure that I may have seen a few smiles on Josiah's face close to 7:00 PM.  It is hard to tell with the tape on his face but they seemed like smiles and it was very nice.  A smile is very rare for me.  In fact, often when I arrive at his bedside he looks at me and starts to cry.  The nurse practitioner told me her theory that in the hospital babies like Josiah cry with people whom they are comfortable with and know.  So, I guess I should assume his tears are a sign of his love.     

I'm aiming to go to sleep earlier tonight so I'll bid you goodnight.  Thanks for your prayers and support!

Blessings,

Elizabeth