He's out!
He's still on the paralytic and he's still sedated - but no more open chest! He's got a couple of bandages and still has a bunch of tubes (especially one for drainage), but he looks so, so wonderful.
They'll probably start weaning him off the paralytic later tonight. Jay and I will likely stick around until he starts moving around, so it may be a late night for us. I had a bit of a bad crash earlier, and could barely get out of bed before after a nap while he was with the doctors.
Someone asked if I've been pumping - I am a champion pumper! My milk came in a few days ago, and when things get rough, I'll tell Sammy that I'm going to go make him breakfast/lunch/dinner/a snack, and it makes me feel like I'm doing something for him. It's been good for me - it helps a bit with that helpless feeling. Perhaps it's too much info, but I'm getting about an ounce an hour - so about 3-4 ounces every pump. Not bad for only a week in! They want me to get 16-20 ounces a day, which I'm getting without a problem. Whoo hoo!
Anyway, thank you so much for your continued support and love. Sammy's one week old today - I can't believe it!