Great Progress and Great News = Great Day!

Today is one month since Blake's surgery. He had a follow-up cardiology appointment yesterday, and they say he is still looking fabulous (which we already knew)! His oxygen sats are still 96-97, his heart function is continuing to improve, and he has no fluid around his lungs or heart.

Dr. Shapiro removed his last suture (from his last chest tube) and all of the bandages from his chest incision have come off. Tomorrow we will have freedom to swim and take baths, which will be a huge diversion and step towards normalcy. And, in more exciting news, they are starting to lift his fluid restrictions; this week he got 200 cc (about 6 oz.) added which has made a huge difference in the happiness factor. Next week as long as he tolerates the addition, we can add another 200 cc, and after that UNRESTRICTED! Yeah! While at the cardiologist, we also tested pulling Blake up by his arms and lifting him under his arms to which he happily exclaimed, "That didn't even hurt!"

Needless to say we are ecstatic with his recovery, but the day in/day out is less than riveting. Below are some photos of life of a 3-year-old prisoner!

Chicks dig scars!

Can't wait to go swimming!

Mommy's office buddy

Just watching Toy Story for the millionth time!