Traxton's progress

We really hoped to be going home today but because Traxton had a fever yesterday, our plan was changed. Our surgeon said Traxton has to go for 24 hours without a fever before we can be released. We are crossing our fingers for tomorrow.
The surgeon was a little concerned that his head still had some fluid in it, so last night he aspirated it with a needle. The fluid was mostly blood, which means that the infection was clearing. On Tuesday the doctor did the same thing and didn't get any blood out, it was all yellow fluid.

Traxton's blood levels looked really good this morning and he seems to be feeling much better. We have spent the day walking around exploring the hospital. Traxton is becoming much more comfortable with the nurses and he loves to see the fish painted on the walls and floors on our unit.
We are really anxious to go home and see the kids. Our family has been amazing to help out with them all week. I don't know what we would do without them.