Do you notice anything different??

Tyler has had a BIG exciting day today. Dr. Chua decided Tyler was ready to only have oxygen during feedings. He also no longer has a feeding tube. He is getting all bottle feedings. Things could change however. As always, if Tyler isn't ready he will let us know and he will get his oxygen back and feeding tube as well. I just hope and pray he doesn't need them!

Dr Chua is starting to mention the "H" word... HOME! I am sick of driving to Lafayette to see my baby, but holy crap how am i going to take care of this lil guy? I am going to be a nervous wreck for awhile.

Tyler's friend, Emory is still very sick. He was set to go home last week and got sick right before he was supposed to go home. They are thinking that he has pneunomia. He is back on the vent. The doctors and nurses weren't kidding when they said if these lil guys get sick it could put them back on the vent. Seeing this right before our own eyes has really freaked Josh and I out. We have become friends with Emorys parents. They are the only parents who can really relate to what we are going through. It hurts us deeply seeing them go through this. We are going to do everything possible to make sure nothing like that happens to Tyler.

Once Tyler comes home, the only time he will leave is to go to the doctor. That is IT! We ask that if you would like to see Tyler before he comes home, you come to the NICU. We can't risk him getting sick. He has worked so hard to get where he is at. We will keep him at home this Thanksgiving and Christmas so we have him here next year! I know this sucks for all of you wanting to love on this adorable lil boy, but we don't have any other option! As always, I will continue to post TONS of pictures when he comes home. :)