Birthday Boy

The birthday boy relaxing with his pet giraffe

Isaac is now officially two years old as today is his real birthday.  He clearly wanted to start his birthday early as he awoke before 5:00 but he eventually went back to sleep.  He opened our gifts today and had the end of the birthday cake.  Actually, we were trying to get him to eat more vegetables at dinner.  We said, "What do big boys eat?"  and right away he responded, "Cake."

Josiah had a better night last night.  We give him lasix at midnight so he usually needs his wet diaper changed at some point in the night.  This morning we had an uneventful trip to the hospital.  Josiah reacted reasonably well to the shots and the nurse thought his PICC line site looked fine.  The doctor wondered if we should consider removing it due to the risks of infection but we've decided to keep it for now as there are other risks involved with removing it as well as the benefit of having access for a morphine pump, if the need arose.  We're praying it doesn't get infected.  

Heading into the cold with Grandma and Grandpa

We gave Josiah more morphine and blow by oxygen today.  We may start giving him three regular doses of morphine in addition to whenever he needs it (we are currently giving two regular doses).  He was making a moaning sound today.

Graham and I were both able to have naps to catch up on lost sleep while Isaac visited his grandparents at their home.  He really is an amazing boy and just goes with the flow of what's happening. 

It's time for sleep.  Thanks so much for your prayers and support.

Blessings,

Elizabeth