An update!

Micah is such a cutie pie! Today was a big day for him! They took out the drains from the cyst area. They also took out his catheter. He got his first dirty diaper today, and mom changed it! (Dad said he'd pass, but don't worry he's got plenty coming!) My mom (Brenda) will put up pictures later, I'm sure. Micah is down to so few wires, it's amazing! The doctors are going to put him on an NG tube (a feeding tube from his nose or mouth to his stomach) in the next few days. Right now he's getting his nutrition/fat from fluids that are going through an IV. This is a big step in the right direction. They are planning on extubating him (taking his breathing tube and ventilator) out on Tuesday. This could change of course, depending on how Micah does. He's been pretty good today. They stopped his morphine/versed (his pain medication and sedation) so he's been waking up slowly. He's moving around a lot more, and is even opening his eyes just ever so slightly. I am so excited to see his little eyes.
It's been a busy day in his little life- all good things! Pictures to come!