This morning during doctor’s rounds it was decided that Massimo would stay on CPAP for the time being as his heart rate was still high indicating that he is still struggling with his breathing. He is also on just a little oxygen: 25% oxygen where 21% is air. He was settled and happy.
When we went to see him this afternoon his heart rate had calmed down and was practically at normal levels. They have reduced the amount of fluids they have given him (now 80% of maintenance levels – or some such medical wording) and his puffiness has reduced dramatically. He still looks a little bloated but he now resembles our little boy.
This evening I read to him (Eoin Colfer’s new book) and he settled and fell asleep happily by the time I left at 8 pm. That is all the news for now.