Matthew's heart rate is still low and blood pressure is still high. He's been setting off the alarms every 15 mins or so but the cardiac surgeon thinks that it is all part of Matthew's body adjusting to his new heart flow. Although its not the typical path, it isn't really surprising given how large his PDA was and how different his heart has to pump/blood has to flow.
Some good news-- we are being moved to the cardiac floor, meaning Matthew no longer needs to recover in the ICU. Matthew's respiration has continued to improve, so they put him on a low flow oxygen (just one step away from breathing independence). As well, he is no longer NPO (no food/drink). Matthew finished his pedialyte in no time flat...with no sweating!
And just like we've spent so many days/nights since Matthew's birth, now we wait, pray and look forward to taking our sweet baby home again.
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