Day 2 - with pics

It's the end of post-surgery day 2, and Charlie is wowing us all!
Initially, it took some work to get his blood pressure and sedation under control. But since then, he's been doing great. His pulmonary artery pressures- which we were worried would be high - have been perfect! Last night they began weaning him off the nitric oxide, which is used to lower pulmonary pressures. He came off of it completely by early this afternoon. And the best part is...Charlie came off the vent completely today! He came off around suppertime, and he's doing great. He's still on some oxygen through a nasal cannula, but it's nice to see his gorgeous little face without all the tape. Today he got rid of the vent, the nitric, foley, an IV pole, and another sat monitor from his forehead. There's much more room in here now, and it looks so much more normal. AND - he hasn't had a fever at all! Charlie is absolutely amazing. We were prepared for him to still have his chest open at this point, and be very sick. But he's perfect! We're so happy.
Now, here's some pictures. Warning: some of them are graphic.

Going to get my zipper

  

Shortly after surgery

So many tubes and wires!

Look, I'm breathing on my own!

I'm a rockstar!

 I'm also a little naughty, so I've been tied down.

But look at those AWESOME numbers!

In order: heart rate, blood pressure, pulmonary pressure, CVP, O2 sats, and respiratory rate - all where they should be. 

Way to go little man! 

Thanks for the prayers everyone!