Daily Status UpDade - Monday, 9/1/14

It's been a few days since we've written a new UpDades post, but thankfully, there isn't much to update!  Dade has had a good few days and has continued to hold his gasses like a champ.  Dr. Anderson has weaned him a little further on the ventilator.  Also, Dade's swelling has gone down immensely since Thursday.  The little guy actually looks like himself again!  He's been awake today and we've been able to spend some time with him.  We spend time here all day everyday, but it's so much better when we can look him in the eye and talk to him.  He squirms and wiggles when we do, and we just can't wait for the day he can "talk" back! Dr. Anderson will most likely take his second chest tube out tomorrow. One step closer to holding him!!!  He had a good weekend and we had some very special visitors.  Thank you for your prayers, support in many ways, and love for our family. We will keep you posted on how this week goes.