1/24 Update

Hello all. Just wanted to post a quick update. Andrew remains about the same, continuing on the ventilator and making slow gains on his breathing patterns. Last night they entered a 'pic' line for future iv fluids and nutrition. This line follows a vein in his arm to a larger vein in his chest which will allow them to introduce more concentrated nutrients for a longer period of time. A pic line is good for about three weeks or so versus a normal iv line which has to be relocated about every three days.

Pilar had a more difficult day yesterday. About mid morning she developed a very severe spinal headache, a residual of the spinal block from the c-section. This resulted in an Anesthesiologist performing a 'blood patch' - similar to an epidural, which balances the spinal fluids and relieves the headache. Good news is today she is back up on her feet and seems to be feeling remarkably better. We are told, that should be the end of that problem.

So all this to say, we are well, doing our best to keep things in their proper perspective and hopeful that Andrew will continue to make gains throughout the weekend.

More as it develops. Love you all.