Lucas had a great day today! He was taken off the oscillating ventilator and placed back onto the quieter ventilator that breathes more normally. You can actually see on the screen when Lucas is trying to breath on his own (over the ventilator) and when the ventilaor is breathing for him. His right eye was much more open today. We have to remember now that he can hear even more and he reacts sensitively to the noise in the room. The oscillating ventilator made so much noise that it didnt bother him as much before.

Because of the smaller tube, he has a little more room. You can see his nose a little better and his little tongue was sticking out, but I didn't get a picture because we had to keep the lights out. He didn't have any scans to update on today, but his brain scan yesterday was clear.

I'm happy about how Lucas has been doing. I hope that this week is just as good and that he continues to eat and grow. I also hope to get the chance to help with his cares. I forgot to mention yesterday that I helped with taking his temperature and doing his oral care - swabbing his mouth with milk. It feels good to be more involved and to see how they take care of him.

I never really understood how much my life would change by having a baby and I know this is just the beginning. It was nice visiting work and friends there as well as Cathy & Stevo at the hospital. Thanks for your support. Happy Wednesday!