Tomorrow they plan on extubating Noah. This will be second time they try so please pray that his lungs and airways are ready and strong. Today, they are doing a trial with the tube still in, they just turn down the vent settings and let him do all the work. They have been doing a lot of weaning of his sedation drugs over the weekend and he is having withdrawals again. But we need to get this over with so we will push through this rough time and rely on God for our endurance, comfort, and strength.
One thing that I discovered yesterday when we got back to the hospital was that Noah had 3 blisters on his neck and a little yeast. I was very upset! But it is not being taken care of and we are trying to keep the area dry and exposed to air.
Noah's fever curve has been trending down. AMEN! He has been more awake in a little interactive with us... yesterday morning, I was snuggling up to his cheek and he tried to reach up and touch my face. I put my cheek in his hand and he petted my face and then tried to grab my eyelashes! So sweet. I fall more in love with this sweet boy with every second that passes! I can't wait to hold him again.

Aaron and I were able to go to my mom's for Christmas Eve and day. It was really hard watching all my nephews and niece open their gifts and play together. Noah was missing for that picture. I kept remembering moments of Noah's first Christmas last year. I cried quite a few times thinking about it. I missed not having Noah on my lap wanting to get down and roll around in all the wrapping paper. He would have really enjoyed himself. But it's okay... when he DOES come home, I don't care what month it is, we will celebrate with Noah.

Prayer requests:
For tomorrows planned extubation to go smoothly and for his to PASS!
For his pancreatic enzymes and liver enzymes to keep going down.
His overall healing to improve.
For his withdrawals to GO AWAY!

Thank you. I pray everyone had a GREAT Christmas! And a great New Year!