Bad Leah

I don't think that I posted to tell you that the cath was cancelled. They didn't feel that it was worth the risk because the fluid seemed to be stopping on its own. It is still coming out very slowly....maybe 30 - 45 cc's all day. That is down from 200! The plan is that he will start feeds Monday (pedialite) and then go to formula. I am just SO glad that there is a plan. I really like Dr Salerno and asked him to PLEASE come and check on him while I am away. He promised that he would. He has been feeling really crummy all day. Please pray that he starts to feel better. He has had a high fever (102) most of the day with heart rates in the 170's - 180's even when he is asleep. The thought (right now) is that he is just to dry. I think this same thing happened in the ICU. He is now in the 150's....BETTER.
I had some unexpected visitor's today. Paul and Jen (Gracie'sparents) came to say hi. They shared a room for a wee bit when we were in the ICU. Gracie had to come in for another procedure which seemed to have gone really well. It was an open heart surgery yesterday...on the floor today. Please pray for little Gracie that the Lord continue to heal her and bless her family. They are doing a SUPER job. Having a "heart" baby is a lot of work but I can tell they are doing a great job as parents. I may also add this is their first baby, so it is all a learning process. They live in Gig Harbor and I have always enjoyed them and their family.
Mom (James' mom) made it in tonight on the plane. No signs around her neck or nothing....we found her right away! :-) James said we should tell the airlines that she was senile so they would escort her, but she did great! It has been 35 years I think since the last time that she flew. Sounds like my sister in law Debbie will be coming for a visit tomorrow. If all goes as planned we will head to Missoula on Saturday night so I can be home to catch Trevor's first fall soccer game. COOL!! :) I have lined out nurses for all but one shift while I am gone. They treat us so well here. It will be nice to not have to worry about someone who doesn't know Joshua taking care of him while I am gone. I want to make sure it is as easy for everyone as possible.
Brooke came by for a visit too today. It was so nice to see her. I am really going to miss her and the other couple nurse friends that I have made since I have been here. I really hope that I can add them to my "long distance friend list" you all know who you are.....you know the ones that MOVED from Missoula and now we have to talk via email! :)
Love to ALL of you.
Leah and Joshua