Tuesday Update:

Well, Carter is doing really well. The charge Nurse came in and said that they are very happy about the progress he's making, and he may even get to go home in 2-3 days (originally they said 7-14 days.) Tomorrow he will go to the floor with a regular recovery room which will probably help him feel a little more comfortable. He had his catheter removed this morning, and is going to the bathroom now (something so simple that I now realize I take for granted...) He's also been drinking sprite, and eating a little Jello. As anyone can probably imagine, He's grouchier than ever before, but who can blame him? We've been able to trick him into smiling for a few pictures by telling him there are bugs in his teeth and he has to smile really big to let them out. ;) Overall, as hard as you can possibly imagine this has been to see our little boy attached to monitors, cables, and tubing (sorry, Dad wrote hoses and that's not correct technically speaking... I guess that's the fireman in him.) We're really happy that he's doing much better then anticipated. We're looking forward to taking him home so he can be more comfortable when he's ready, but baby steps are the key... We're hanging in there. Thanks for all the continued Prayers and Support.