April 16th

Brenan is more alert everyday. He has started opening his eyes. He is such a curious little boy. He likes to look around to see what is going on. They have ordered 3 feedings today. They may pull out his PICC line today and then we can start the weighing/feeding process. I am told this could take 3-4 days depending on how well he feeds and digests the food. He has been doing well but I am hoping when they stop the TPN (IV fluids) and lipids (which they have stopped the lipids this morning) that he will take off. Once they remove the PICC line there is a good possibility that they will move him to the nursery. They are overcrowded here so they have babies everywhere so they are not really sure where he would end up if they moved him. It is so good to be able to hold him and not have a time limit. He is so relaxed and at peace when we hold him. His bili levels also came down slightly being off of lights so hopefully we are done with those also.

I am definatley getting worn out. It is very hard to spend time with my kids and be at the hospital. I really appreciate all of you that have been helping with my kids and making them feel special. It has been nice not to have to worry about them. So THANKS to all of you for your help and concern. We are definately on the upside of this and we hope that we will be home soon and our family will be complete.