Trent had a very quiet night - always positive news in the ICU.
One important thing that the nurse noted last night is that Trent's new lungs are utilizing the oxygen that they are giving him very well. They are looking for a utilization number above 100, and his was near 140 - Trent may not be able to feel his new lungs working yet, but they are working!
Because he won't be able to eat on his own for a while, the doctors will be putting in a feeding tube that will make sure he is getting nutrition for the time being. Trent probably won't make it up to his football weight on the "milkshakes" they will be giving him, but yeah for calories!
Jill's "apartment" seems to be improving day by day, with the addition of a few vinyl couches for sleeping last night. Hopefully, once Trent is completely stable, she will be able to move to a real room across the street from the hospital at the Guest House provided for transplant families. The night receptionist seems to have it out for the Todd crew and their home-away-from-home, so I'm sure she won't be sorry to see them go.
One final reminder: no news is good news! We may not get many updates today, which means that Trent is stable and things are progressing well. If I do hear anything, I will certainly let you know. Keep praying!
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