The Comeback Is On!

Owen had another good day today.  When I (dad) arrived after work to Owen's new room he was sitting in the chair with Melissa.  It was nice to see him not laying in the bed.  They moved the Big O out of PICU and into a regular room.  He continues to improve and was in great spirits today.  His only frustration now is that he want to eat.  They are feeding him with the tube and the intake has been ramped up.  He still wants "bite".

The other great thing was Owen did not have an IV in either arm (it was a mistake to take the second out).  There is still a line in one of his feet so they are going to try and ride out the storm with the one in his foot and hopefully not have to stick him again.  He also does not have any wires connected to his chest so he is looking better all the time.  He still have the chest tube and we are hoping that comes out soon.  Surgeon does not want to take that out too soon just in case. 

Doctor on duty tonight told us that he will be here at least until Monday.  So it may be Dad's turn to stay at the hospital since Melissa is scheduled to work this weekend and we need the money!

The last several days have been mentally tough as I think about Owen when he had this same procedure in China.  According to the paper work he was in the hospital there for a few months.  The sad part is he had nobody to love him and comfort him.  He would have been there all alone with only the hospital staff coming to his room.  Melissa has never left his room since he got here. I know there are kids in this hospital who probably have no family or anyone coming to visit, it is just sad.

Keep praying and hopefully Owen will be back to normal and heading home. 

ALSO, we are so blessed to have two Grandma's so close and willing to help us.  They have been so helpful and we want to say, "Thanks".