Happy 3 Week Birthday!

We already know Carter looks like his Daddy (although there are a few who say he looks a little like his Mommy), but we discovered that he acts like his Mommy. We realized he's stubborn after the run on ECMO. He quickly showed us that he would do things when HE'S ready and not on anyone else's time.

Tonight when we went to visit, we were told that we had just missed a huge temper tantrum! Apparently he became overstimulated and clamped down and tried to scream, sending his sats haywire--had that tube not been in his throat he probably would have damaged some ear drums. Of course, if I woke up with a Duke Blue Devil in my bed, I'd scream, too! :) They were able to calm him down, but now he's outfitted in his earphones and some shades to cover his eyes. He looks like quite the diva! Hopefully, with the help of lots of meds, they will be able to keep him from having another tantrum. Stubborn and temperamental....sounds like he's got some redhead in him! :)

Overall, he had a good, stable day. We're happy he was able to spend his 3 week birthday off ECMO. Now we're working on weaning off the jet vent and nitric. He needs to be on a conventional vent prior to repair surgery. Keep those fingers crossed!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support. We love reading all the comments, emails, cards, etc. and are continuously amazed by your graciousness.