Embracing the journey

It is December 1st, and as we flip the page of our home calendar from November to this new month, my eyes are drawn to November 21st; the day Channing was brought into this world.  Before completely turning the page, I saw phrase below the picture for the month of November, "Embrace the journey."  I have to say, we, family and friends near and far are definitely doing that!
Since leaving the other night in dispare, the past day and a half has been much more positive as Channing has shown much improvement since he experienced that crazy downturn.  A check on the cultures (24 hours since they were collected), has thankfully shown no signs of infection; we are relieved and we think Channing is too!  The lab will continue incubating the growth of the cultures until time of their collection reaches 48 hours. Yesterday was a very calming day as we had some amazing family and friends stop by for a visit.  We shared happy moments of the past and made new by seeing Channing for he first time.
Due to his inability to make/excrete fluids he becomes more puffy by the day.  Doctors have spoken to us about starting dialysis fairly soon; this will be an amazing moment for Channing and all involved!
Since he was feeling better and his health was not compromised, other than his genetic condition (ARPKD),Vanessa and I were able to hold Channing without the assistance of a breathing tube.  He’s does however have a CPAP mask on to help with his breathing.