Day 10

Today is Day 10 and guess what? Mom finally got to hold Brody. Both Mom and Brody needed this badly. He went right to sleep and was very content listening to Momma's heartbeat once again. He was held for a little over an hour. When he is ready again, it will be Dad's turn.

This morning, Brody gained some weight, but the doctor says he will lose most of it tonight because it is fluid retention from the medicine he was given yesterday. His heart murmur was still there, but fainter, and his pulse sounded stronger. It appears the medicine is doing its job. We hope this vessel closes soon so Brody can concentrate on growing.

As for the horrible news of last night, he is still the same little Brody to us; a fighter. We have faith that he is going to be just fine.