Paci time

Here's Mav today. He is actually looking better - yes, this is better. The bruising is starting to fade a little and he's slowly getting less edematous. He has his paci back and was actually interested in it today. We had to cut the side off and file it so he could use it with his tube. He was about 100mls negative on his intake and output for the past 24 hours. His central venous pressure was 9-13 today - that's low for him. His blood pressure is a little on the low side, so I'm not sure if the lower CVP is related to that or if it's because the viagra and nitric are working. The plan as of today is to leave him on the nitric vent for about a week. His white count is down, but his CRP is hovering in the 8 range which is odd for him. Usually after an infection starts to clear it goes down pretty quickly to <0.2.>

Thanks to all our friends and family who have visited, those bringing us the great meals, and to those who are keeping an eye on Mav in the evenings. I'm able to get a few things done around the house, help with homework, and hang out with the kids for a few hours before bed without worrying about Maverick. I wouldn't be able to keep my sanity without you all. I'm so blessed to have each one of you. Love you all - jc