Day 46: Sunshine On My Shoulders, Makes Me Crappy

Susanne made Scott a breakfast to remember this morning. They really appreciated being able to sit down together at the table and take their time eating because they have done so much eating on the run lately. It was also very nice to catch up.

After breakfast, Scott was able to get some work done while Susanne got ready for the day. This would help free up his evening to hang out with Susanne. Yay!

The weather was absolutely beautiful today. It was the first day that the temperature was over 70 degrees since last fall. Susanne and Scott were a little bummed that they would not be able to enjoy the sun. When they arrived at Paxton's room, however, the nurse informed them that they could take Paxton outside to catch some rays for a little while. Paxton was free at last! The nurse stripped him of all of his cords and wires. The only thing left was his NG tube. The whole family went outside in the hospital's atrium and enjoyed the wonderful weather. Paxton got his fill of Vitamin D from the sun and worked on his tan. He is one step closer to fitting in with the Jersey Shore crowd. He said "The Situation" better watch out.

Paxton's feedings were discontinued this morning because his abdomen was looking quite round. The doctors were concerned enough about this that they took another x-ray. They were still seeing evidence of air between the intestinal walls. Later in the afternoon, the gastroenterologist stopped by to assess Paxton. He thought Paxton looked great clinically. His abdomen was soft and nonpainful. He was bright, alert, and responsive. This might have something to do with the fact that once Scott and Susanne arrived, he had produced three large, dirty, stinky diapers. He obviously was feeling much better. The doctors felt comfortable enough to start him back on his NG feedings in the evening. Hopefully, this will be the last of the disturbances to Paxton's feedings.

The yo-yo continues to yo-yo...