Baby Steps

Drew has taken some big steps and some little baby steps recently. Yesterday was an eventful day for our little guy. He was given the chance to get off of the ventilator and he was placed on a high flow nasal cannula. Drew lasted for about an hour and after struggling to embrace the adjustment, it was decided to place him back on the ventilator which was a smooth transition to familiar territory for him. This was a little discouraging but at the same time we are thrilled that he is getting so close to taking that big step and getting off of the ventilator for good. Drew has made so much progress and we are extremely blessed to witness his strength and God's mercy. Drew has almost doubled in weight since the day he was born and his nutrition now all comes from breast milk which is fed to him through his OG tube that goes in through his mouth and down to his stomach. Today they were able to remove Drew's PICC line which was used as a long term intravenous access line through which he would receive his medications and some nutrition, he will now receive all of his nutrition and medication through is feeding tube! He is looking so good and Mommy and Daddy were able to hold him again today! This was Mommy's third time and Daddy's second time holding Drew. We love him and we are very grateful for the progress he is making every day.