Caution...Not for the weak or faint of heart-

What a day! What an understatement! I am just warning you that I am going to post pictures on here, they're not pretty, but they are our sweet little boy and all that he is going through.
Here are a couple of pictures of Alex pre-op.


We tried to get a group shot. Doesn't Alex's face say it perfectly?! That worried look will probably still be there in the morning when he wakes up.
He is doing really well. He is still on the ventilator, only because they are doing the EEG tonight and want him sedated and happy. He is triggering each breath on the ventilator, so his body is doing the work, and the vent is there to help make sure that he gets adequate breaths if he decides to stop breathing. They are going to get rid of the vent in the morning, which will be such a huge relief! His lab values all look good, oxygen levels are where they should be(low-mid 80's), and so hopefully all will go well in the morning.
Here are a few pictures of what he looks like today.


Sam was busy this morning making "get well" cards for Alex. He wanted us to take them to him today and hang them up for him. Oh, and the tape on Alex's head is for the EEG.

I know that Alex looks like he's not doing well, but he is. We are so pleased with his progress. We hope that he continues to take big steps forward in his healing process. Our Heavenly Father has blessed him immensely! Your prayers mean so much to us. I sound like a broken record, but your prayers work! They are being answered. We are so grateful to all of you who have helped and will continue to help. We couldn't do this without your love and support! Thank you. We will post more tomorrow as we get more info, and hopefully the pictures will be with less tubes! These babies after surgery get massive headaches, due to the shift of blood and pressures. They typically take a couple of weeks to adjust. So don't be alarmed if his head/face look swollen. It's very normal and expected. Thank you again for your love!