Thursday update

AFTERNOONG: Big development, Mario pooped! Unassisted and good qty and color :) He has been eating like a trooper today! Up to 4.0 ounces at a go, I don't have quite that much milk to contribute so we've added a special formula that is easy to digest, as well as some special vitamins that are easier to absorb (both formula and vitamins specifically for his type of condition where the bile wasn't getting where it needed to go). Doc said we still have to wait to get conclusive blood test results so I'm supposed to focus on fattening him up and getting him to poop today. :) Seems so simple. Stefanie was here for lunch and Mario was able to get his IV tubes removed (still has the IV in, but not hooked to the machine at least) so we went for a "walk" and explored all the outside places, kids outside play area has a nice garden, plus there are a couple patios (5th floor and 3rd floor). So Mario got fresh air (mum too).

MORNING: Mario is steadily eating now. I forgot to mention yesterday that they took the stomach tube out. I have a photo to post once internet is back up. Should be soon. I am typing on my wee blackberry keys to post this. They stopped his morphine drip just now. One less tube is nice. Might get IV out today. Nurses are checking to see if meds can be done orally. He is still on antibiotics and steriods due to the surgery. They did some pretty major revisions in there. We still need him to make a normal unassisted BM (he had one last night with the help of a suppository). Details! Oh and I had a lovely view of fireworks from the window. More soon, Phoebe (.5.181)