Saturday

I finally made it back after a long 2 days at home. Carter was in a great mood and Brad said he'd been smiling and laughing all day. The nasal cannula is gone and he's breathing room air on his own. We stayed until almost 1am and he was wide awake the whole time. He seems to be feeling much better. He's having a few withdrawal symptoms, but it's no where near the symptoms of Wednesday. I read him my favorite Christmas book, The Night Before Christmas and he loved staring at the pictures, especially the ones of Santa. (Aunt Nancy will be happy we're starting to read to him so soon!) We were also thrilled to find out that Carter had been moved back into the room we shared with the Souza family (http://lindseysouza.blogspot.com/). We told the nurses if we have to spend Christmas there, they could at least arrange for us to be able to spend it with the Souzas and they made it happen (thanks Nurse Rachel).

Jes & Ashley came up with some friends on Saturday and decorated Parker's House for Christmas. It's absolutely beautiful and we appreciate you doing all you can to make us not miss being at home for Christmas. You guys are so wonderful!

Also, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Vierigs. Super Bodee was discharged from Duke today after a 21-day stay. He should be a source of hope for all CDH families. You will be greatly missed. Give Dakota a big hug for us. :)