Update on Thursday night

Hi everyone. Wanted to provide a quick update on Amare. He's still holding strong and we're so proud of him. They did a chest x-ray and the doctor noted that they are seeing a little improvement in his lungs--it appears he is responding well to this special breathing machine so that is very encouraging! The other big development is that he is moving on to a new type of IV fluid that actually contains minerals, vitamins, and other food-like elements. Before he just had a more basic fluid IV as his food source. We're hoping that this new type of nourishment will continue to help him heal and push this fluid out of his lungs.
Gyasi and I are learning that progress is gradual and we have to keep timelines in perspective. It's hard to believe that he was only born two days ago and has only been in this NICU since yesterday afternoon. It seems like an eternity to these new parents. We are exhausted and feeling a bit overwhelmed but our friends and family have been wonderful--you have no idea how much those voicemails, emails, texts, food runs, etc. mean to us. It helps more than you'll ever know.
We will continue to update this and post pictures. Try not to be scared by all the tubes...we were initially but now see them as helpful and look forward to them being removed one by one!