Tyler's Second Home

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Tyler moved from the PCICU to the transitional ICU yesterday. His heart is doing well and his irritability is getting better. He is trying to learn how to feed from a bottle which is a little difficult. Starting to feed at 3 1/2 weeks results in mass confusion with swallowing, breathing and sucking all at once. He spit up most of the food yesterday, but I am sure he will get it little by little. We are so proud of our little fighter. He is doing so great and his oxygen is in the 80's where they want it to be. Grammy has been taking good care of Tyler, which has allowed me to spend some time with Scott who I really missed when I was at the hospital so much. They will be doing the brain MRI tomorrow, which will be really informative to see the differences from his post-operative MRI. We are keeping our fingers crossed it comes back normal. He appears to be very responsive and alert which is great. The doctors are hoping he will be able to come home early next week. Keep us in your prayers! We are so grateful for your constant support and love.

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Angie said…
It's so great to hear about Tyler's progress. We will pray that his MRI comes back normal! Love from Chicago!
9/27/07, 8:53 AM
Heather said…
Congrats on the move! I know that is a big step in Tyler's recovery. AND...it is great to hear that he is learning to take a bottle. We are all so proud of him and you guys. WE LOVE YOU!

Can't wait to help welcome home Tyler.
9/27/07, 9:18 AM
Julia M. said…
We are glad things are improving, and that you're able to spend time with Scott, too. Wow. We are so amazed by you! We continue to pray for you!
9/27/07, 9:34 AM
Unknown said…
WAY TO GO--Tyler, and the same to Heidi, Danny and Scott.
9/27/07, 11:20 AM
Kerry Hoaglund said…
How good to hear you are starting to get back to normalcy! We are thinking about you!
9/27/07, 11:29 AM
chloe said…
Just wanted to tell you that I'm thinking about you and your little family! Hang in there!
9/27/07, 2:44 PM
DCRomney said…
Yahoooooo! He looks great - so handsome! He sure is blessed, too, to have been born to such an amazing, loving family.
9/27/07, 5:30 PM
Fenima said…
Heidi, I just love Tyler's eyes. Glad to hear more progress.
9/27/07, 10:28 PM
The MacMizzles said…
What an inspiration, I am truly humbled by your strength.
9/28/07, 1:31 AM
The Boz said…
YEAH! So excited that things are positive. I'll def. be coming home when Tyler gets to come home! He looks darling! What a strong little man!
9/28/07, 11:49 AM
Em said…
Tyler is just too beautiful for words!!! What a wonderful family to be in...We will continue to pray for you all...
9/28/07, 12:38 PM
Unknown said…
Tyler looks so peaceful and wise! Jacquie was telling me how wonderful Scott is with Tyler. He is going to be a wonderful big brother! B and B
9/28/07, 5:35 PM
Timeeh said…
Way to go Tyler! You are all definitely in our prayers : )
9/29/07, 1:59 PM
Unknown said…
Spencer and Mardee Said...
What a face! Handsome as can be...
9/30/07, 11:37 PM
Robin said…
You are in out thoughts and prayers constantly! We love you all very much! Tyler is a beautiful baby and we are so proud of you two as parents and examples.
love Robin
10/1/07, 12:39 PM
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