8 Months Old

Oakley turned 8 months old today! He looks like he's grown, but he's still the same height (66 cm long). His weight is misleading because of the excess fluid that's still on him from the event and the edema; but he's 8.7 kg (19 lbs 2.8 ounces) and he should be closer to 7.3 kg ( 16 lbs 6 ounces).
He didn't have dialysis today; he has done okay with just urinating, but they may have to try giving him a dose of LASIKS (a diuretic) to kind of prompt him to make his goal of being negative by 300 mL's for the day.
They were able to go down on his ventilator settings a little bit today, because the fluid loss has helped make room for his lungs to expand more fully. He did get a culture back that was positive for a bacteria (gram positive cocci) from his peritoneal fluid; but the antibiotics he's already on should fight that off just fine.
All in all, a pretty low-key day, which was so needed! My (Sam) parents are coming in tomorrow night, and it will be so nice to have some respite from our seclusion. They are coming up with the kids for the whole week!
Thanks for all your love and support, keep up the good thoughts and prayers, it seems  to be working!
Love,

the kid's feet are still huge 

The Wallaces