Friday is now THE day!

So when I came in the morning- big shock- the nice nurse told us that surgery will be tomorrow. I pretty much knew this because of my conversation with the doctor last night. I do have a time though, 9-9:30. So I am glad that it is tomorrow. At least the doctors will be fresh and we won't be squeezed in. Max is doing good. His heart rate is in the 130s-140s, which is the best it has been in a few days. He is nice and wiggly and smiles sometimes even though he hasn't really opened his eyes yet. Doctors rounds went pretty good this morning. The did a head ultrasound yesterday and I have been anxious to find out what it said. Apparently, the bleed has progressed some, with new vessels being dialated, but they are also able to see clotting, which is an improvement from before ( I think). Basically, this would make him a candidate for ECMO if needed because the bleed is still a grade 2. Of course we are hoping he won't need it, as it still increases his risk of a bleed while on ECMO. The doctor did say this morning that they were pleased with how much they have been able to wean things and "fine tune" them before surgery. He said "this is as close to perfect as we can get with your intestines in your chest". It was nice to hear that he is doing well and we are hoping this means no ECMO. (ECMO is like a heart-lung by pass machine that helps oxgenate the blood. You are given blood thinners which is what would make the risk of bleeding increase) Max's nitric was stopped this morning and he was satting okay when I left (low-mid 90s) so we will see if he was able to keep that up or not. I am sure he will be back on the nitric after surgery but it is good that he can stop now. I think that is about all for now. I know you all will be praying for Maxton tomorrow and I am so grateful. It is amazing to read posts from everyone, especially those who dont even know us. We are so honored that you take time to pray for us. I can't wait to tell Maxton about all the lives he has touched when he gets older. I've been telling him now, but he is pretty drowsy. :-) Of course, who knows what all he will remember...