The op today went well, and now he has a nose trumpet in rather than an ET tube. So that must be a bit more comfortable for the little guy.
Now, we wait another 7 days for the distraction to run its course (again).
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Glad to hear it’s all progressing well (and belated congrats – we’re so behind the times out here in the sticks) x.