Update on Coop's Condition

Kelli and I both spoke with Dr. Bruce, the neonatologist, who said that the fluid on Cooper's lungs was not due to pneumonia or any other infection. That situation is clearing up slowly. His breathing is great. The air in his abdomen is steadily decreasing. They have taken out the OG tube (a tube fed down his throat to help vent off some of the gas in his stomach), and they have begun to bottle feed him. If he eats well again this afternoon, they'll slowly wean him off the IV.

He should be out of the warmer and in a normal bassinet by tomorrow, then back in our room by Thursday. Lord willing, we will head home as a family on Friday. I spoke to Dr. Rich Stone, our pediatrician, shortly after I talked to Dr. Bruce, and he is ecstatic about the progress Cooper is making.

Thank you all for your prayers!