Off the Ventilator!!!

Logan was extubated on Friday afternoon! We are SO excited! He was put on SiPAP which helps him keep the pressure in his lungs and also helps with his oxygen. But he is now doing all the breathing on his own which is a huge step. He seems to be doing pretty well with it so far, although he wasn't too sure about the mask at first because it covers part of his face. But the tube is out of his throat and that is what we care about. The ventilator did damage parts of his lungs and have caused them to collapse a little, so he is not out of the woods yet. There is a chance he could be reintubated within a few days to a week. But if he makes it 7 days, he shouldn't have to go back on the vent. We keep our fingers crossed that he will continue to do well. The biggest concern now is that he needs to gain weight He lost about 120 grams when he was sick and following his surgery, so he really needs to put some back on. He is eating again and is getting 4 mL every 2 hours. His urine output is still not as good as they would like it to be which is a continuing concern. They give his diuretics pretty often, but the ones they give him can cause some hearing problems with long-term, continuous use. Mom got to kangaroo with him again today (she's having a hard time sharing with dad!). And we got to see his whole face with no tape or tubes or anything. He is SO cute. We'll get some new pictures up soon.
Please continue praying for our little boy. We are so thankful for the good days we have had lately, but we know we have a long way to go.
Love,
Meghann, Lance and Logan