Friday Night - A Josiah Update

Hello All

Josiah has had a few really good days in a row, and tomorrow he's moving out of isolation! Yay! This is so much better for him: the last week or so Josiah hasn't been one-on-one so Marie's been spending even MORE time by his crib because the nurses wouldn't be able to respond quick enough. He's been coming off his cold really well (still has the running nose here and there) and is back to breast feeding a few times a day. We really hope that Josiah is able to get his corner bed again (and so do the nurses!) just because he has so much stuff, it's the most roomie (of the spots in the large room), and it's the most private.

Marie was able to take a couple of days in Abbotsford this, to relax and to spend time with her sister and her fiance. Josiah will probably remain on CPAP for a while because it really helps him to relax when he's sleeping. It's more and more likely that he'll go home with CPAP so it means even more equipment to deal with, but - eh - it's for the best.

Josiah has flashed a couple more smiles this week, but I haven't been able to catch one yet :(

There has been some concern about Josiah's g-tube. It seems that it is sucked into his abdomen every once a while, after giving it some thought the doctors have decided it's because Josiah has incredible ab muscles :) When ever he gets rigid, his muscles tighten up and draw the g-tube in. So whenever ever we notice it, we just deflate the balloon (draw out the water), adjust the tube, and then refill the balloon.

That's all I really have to say (brief, eh?) I'll try to upload some pictures of Josiah early next week (they're still on the camera at the hospital).

In God's Grace.
- Andrew, Marie & Josiah