What a difference a day makes

Alex has really turned a corner over the past day. After we posted the last comment, that night his kidneys kicked into high gear and he is getting rid of lots of fluid. He is now extubated (no breathing tube), he has had all of his lines pulled out and is getting transferred to the floor today. He will be home tomorrow or Sunday most likely. Dr. Hawkins (surgeon) was really happy with how the echo looks. He says the band is just right and should really help him out. He got to eat yesterday and has been eating through the night last night without any problems. He still is a little swollen in the face, but that will clear with time. We are so excited for his progress and how hard he is fighting. He sure is a strong little guy.