We are happy to update all of you that Porter had a great evening and night. He started to wake up around 4pm yesterday afternoon. Mommy and Daddy were able to go to the cafe for lunch (just the 2 of them) and then get a much needed nap- no one should function on 2 hours of sleep! Once Porter started stirring, they were able to take out the breathing tube. I can't tell you how happy I was to hear his little cry and be able to hold and snuggle with him. He was VERY hungry; the last time he ate was at 6pm Tuesday night before he headed to the hospital. He was given 2 ounces of Pedialyte and was able to keep that down, so by 8pm he was feasting on a bottle of Mommy's milk and has been eating every 2-3 hours since. We were all able to get some sleep last night, in between vitals checks and feedings. Since he is eating so well he was able to be unhooked from the IV fluids at 2am and got rid of the pesky oxygen tube at 5am...more room on his little face for kisses from Mommy! :)
Daddy unfortunately left the hospital this morning at 5am to go to work- he was not a happy camper! But we were joined by Gram and Papa Turner this morning after they had a good night's sleep at home. Porter was just seen by one of the cardiologists (along with 2 med. students), but we did not get any more information at this time. She was going to go check out the echo pictures and get back to us. We were told to expect to be staying until tomorrow morning, but would be moving to "the floor" and out of intensive care. Mommy was really hoping to be at home by tonight, but maybe another night of observation and healing for Porter is the best- even if Mommy has been in the same clothes since Tuesday and not showered!
We will continue to keep all of you updated. Thank you to all that have sent notes back to us- your kind words and prayers have kept us going and gives us a nice break from the beeps, whistles and constant hum-drums of the hospital.
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