Extubation!!!!

Bridger went to surgery yesterday, where they were able to place a central line in his right facial vein. You can't see any part of it except where it comes out of the body in his chest. I think this will be much better where he won't have anything impeding his arms or legs. This morning his breathing tube was taken out and he was placed on high flow oxygen (this is what we have at home). Also this morning the cardiologist in the ICU informed us that there are four other centers to send Bridger's paperwork to for heart-lung transplant. So the ones on the list are St. Louis, Texas Children's, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Nationwide children's, and Miami. Here's hoping that at least one of them will be able to see more than just Bridger's chart, maybe they will be able to understand his strength and resiliency. After Bridger was extubated, I was able to pick him up all by myself (when he is intubated, it takes 3 people to get him in my arms) what a gift to be able to pick him up again whenever I want! Today has, so far, been a great day!