Sunday update

We visited Austin for a few hours today and he's still doing great.  He is jaundiced, which is normal for premies, so he's getting phototherapy now.  The umbilical line used to monitor his blood pressure was removed since his pressures have been normal.  A PICC line was inserted and will be used as his main IV line.  The other umbilical line that had been serving that purpose will soon be removed. 

Tomorrow the neonatologist is going to consult with some of his contacts at Children's hospital in Seattle to start formulating a game plan for resolving his airway issue caused by the cleft palate.  There'a s chance he might get to go on a field trip up to Children's to be examined by their ear, nose, and throat specialists.

Austin got a chance to visit with two sets of his Grandparents today as well as to meet his Great Grandfather.  As Great Grandpa was taking a look at Austin, he opened his eyes a few times.  This was the first time he'd opened them that I had seen and I thought it was pretty cool that he did it when my Grandpa was there. 

I've also added a few more pictures to my hosting site as well: 
http://imageevent.com/yurina/austinlouis