Well, Michael is doing fantastic.
While the doctors were planning on slowly take Mick off of his supports Tuesday, he was doing so well that they are no longer giving him oxygen, he is off the respirator, and they've stopped his blood pressure medication. Michael's swelling has gone down and right now he's on only a morphine drip and the CPAC, which helps reduce the effort needed for him to breathe.
During Thomas and Meg's day long visit, they were able to participate in the hospital's Infant CPR class. Both were trained and certified, securing their parents of the year award. Mick even sucked on the pacifier that his dad held for him. This is a major step since this reflex often takes time to build back up after surgery.
Meg got to change Michael's diaper and he is now peeing on his own. He also cried today! These were his first wails since being brought into the world and is a great sign of his lung function. Meg and Tom are thrilled with Michael's progress that has taken everyone by surprise.
Thank you to everyone, including all of the Sunday service attendees, who kept Michael in their thoughts and intentions today. We are amazed by Michael's continued success and are just so in love with this little tiger.
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Hey All,
We continue to be encouraged and amazed at how quickly Mick is progressing considering all he has gone through.We count our blessings each day for little Mick's milestones. Such an angel from God.
Thanks Caitlin for the updates. They are our lifeline to you all and Michael.Love to all!Rose,Bill,Bryan and Kristin
Hey Irwin Family,
Glad little Mick continues to do well. Good times. Hope you are catching up on much needed rest. Meg let me know what works for next week. Love you all,
Jo, Tom, Nicholas & Caroline
How wonderful! We are so happy to hear little Mick is doing so well. How great for you Meg and Tom to get to have some first time parent experiences! Prayers continue, Corey and Brett
Megan and Thomas,
It warms our hearts to hear that Little Mick is doing so well. We're thinking about you all the time, and so appreciate Kaitlin's updates. I found a tiger panel just begging to be made into a quilt for Michael. Hopefully it will be done before he goes to college! We love you all lots. Carol & Tom
What wonderful news to start the day. He certainly is as special as we think he is. We send our love and prayers to all of you.
Love and God bless,
Jim and Joan
Thank you Baby Michael James for giving us so much to be grateful for this glorious Memorial Day. Today we remember with love and a smile Papa Walsh, Grandpa Connolly, and so many relatives and friends who served for world peace.
We love you.
Nana and Grandpa
Hi Irwin Family,
I was away for a couple of days (therefore unable to "stalk" the blog as I noramlly would multiple times a day) and to hear such great news makes me so happy! Can't wait to meet the little guy!
Love to the three of you,
Hello All
I am soo thrilled to hear how well Michael is doing... your love and the rest of the families love and prayers are with him everyday and he is so lucky to have you all in his life. He's a fighter, a real tiger!
Love ya all
Julie
It is a beautiful day!
How fitting that we all can celebrate Michael's progress today with your song, "It's a Beautiful Day". We have it blaring in joy and rememberance of the love you share.
We are so happy for you. Michael is truly a gift to us all.
Love, Mom and Dad
What wonderful news!! I am so happy to hear that Michael is doing so well! Megan and Tommy, you must be so encouraged by Michael's progress! Take care.
Love, Jess
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