Tiny steps but still going forward....

Yesterday RT messed with Braden's ventilator and Braden didn't like it.  So he gave them a little bit of a hard time trying to make him comfortable.  lol  Classic Braden reminding them he's still in charge.  So last nite and today RT left Braden alone so he could rest and start progressing forward again.  As of this morning they said there was little change in Braden's status.  But as the day has progressed they have told us Braden's lungs are sounding much clearer.  They've increased feedings to 30 ml an hour and he is doing well with that and they have cut one of his heart meds in half to see how he'll react.  So far so good and we like changes because if Braden excepts them that means he is progressing forward. 

I am at home tonite because I have an upper respiratory infection. :-(  Fortunately, I was able to get a shot and a zpac and will only be contagious for 24 hours.  I was scared to death I would infect Braden with something else but the Dr.'s said he is on antibiotics and it should not be an issue.  Thank goodness.  Grayson is also sick and we will be taking him to the Pediatrician on Monday.  Not sure if he has what I've got or the RSV.  We just can't catch a break.  But maybe once this is over we will be better.

We can't thank y'all enough for continuing to check up on our family and keeping the prayers going.  Tomorrow Braden will have another echo of his heart.  Please pray for a good report and for him to continue to make a full recovery.  I'm sure Braden and his Daddy will have a good night.  They have definitely enjoyed a good day together and I've gotten some much needed rest and a little Grayson time.