On the Mend

 Last week was a challenge for Noah. Following surgery, Noah started being very stridorous (his upper airway was very swollen). As the past week progressed, his swelling reduced and he started to be the baby that we have become accustomed to. He took a bottle today and took all 15 ml with minimal difficulty. His oxygen requirement is decreased and by tomorrow or the next day he should be free from his need for oxygen. The IV is gone, Noah's choice. That's right Noah removed his own IV the other day. Noah's feedings are now entirely breast milk and his acid reflux has decreased significantly. The medication for gut motility has been decreased and he slept through the night last night. We are optimistic that he will come home soon, we hope in another two to three weeks.