Update

Matthew had a pretty good night last night. The Doctors are trying to walk a fine line with maintaining the right levels of medication and fluid. His blood pressure and urine output dropped last night so Matthew was given blood and extra fluids and a diuretic to increase his urine output.

Despite being sedated and on a ventilator the little guy is already trying to breathe on his own which is good but the Doctors would prefer that he wait a few days to do this so they can get his chest closed first. If he keeps trying they will have to increase the paralytic medicine and they don't want to do that.

His oxygen saturation levels are now in the low 70's which is down from the mid 90's pre-surgery. The lower levels cause his fingers and toes to take on a slight blueish tint.

Despite these concerns the Doctors seem very happy with how he's doing. His heart is pumping very strongly and he's holding up well.

I'll add another picture tonight. It won't be pretty but it will give you an idea of what he's going through.