Two weeks old today!!!

Max is already two weeks old! I can't believe it. I guess it's true that they grow up way to fast. His milestone for the week is that he has started opening his eyes and looking around at his surroundings. He is so stinking cute when he does this!

I had mentioned in my last update that Max's right lung had collapsed and I am VERY happy to announce that the x-ray that was done this morning shows that it has reinflated!!!! His breathing has also slowed down a bit and he just looks a lot more comfortable overall. He isn't "tugging" as much when he takes a breath. Let's hope that this is a change that is going to last! I could've cried when I saw him this afternoon breathing without having to work as hard as he was.

The doctors' are starting to wean him from his nasal cannula as well. He is breathing room air at 6.5 liters. It looks like they are going to take him down a half liter daily, but we are not too sure on this. We are hoping they take it slow so that it's not a shock to him and we end up taking a few steps back again.

Overall, it looks to Tim and I that Max is doing VERY well. We haven't talked to any doctors this weekend so we aren't sure what they are thinking, but we do know that his breathing looks like it's getting better every day. Other than that, he is now up to 6 pounds 13 ounces and growing! He is also up to 1 ounce of breastmilk every 3 hours!

Keep the prayers coming!