Thursday, November 6, 2008

Still doing great...

Alex has done great this afternoon. He got to start eating a bottle at four hours after having the breathing tube taken out. He scarfed it down and ate another. About an hour after that he ate another! He is making up for lost time. Surgery hasn't changed his appetite. He is much happier now, and maybe won't give the nurses such a hard time. They are weaning him off of his IV drips and said that possibly he can go out of the ICU tomorrow or the next day. He is an amazingly strong little boy, and we are sure he'll continue to recover quickly. We'll get some pics up tomorrow of him, but he is doing great. Thanks for all the support, concern and prayers.

6 comments:

Jenny said...

It was so good to chat with you tonight. It is so good to hear that Alex is doing so well. Tell Sam I LOVED the pictures he made for Alex.

Anonymous said...

Teresa
I am so glad that Alex is doing well. Let me know if I can bring some food up to you, the hosptial food gets old fast.... Your family is in my prayers.

Brittany said...

Yeah! Way to go Alex...it is so good to hear that he is doing well!! Please let us know if you need ANYTHING....especially for Sam. We would love to help!!

carolyn q said...

SO if he is eating, hopefully he is pooping too. I know that is a big sign of improvement when they start eliminating. He sounds like he is a chow hound. Way to go Alex!!!

The Pounders said...

It's amazing how tiny little bodies and organs recover so quickly! We know he will continue to make great strides in the next few days and hope he will be home with you all very soon! Love you all!

Jenn said...

I'm so glad everything is going so well, sounds like Alex is one tough cookie! You're amazing Camille!