Well for the most part, today was a good day. I say that in relative terms of course. What it actually means is that there was no significant drama unfolding before this vacation. It was a day with no more health issues rising.

Mina's tummy seems fine now, she made it through a day with no hurling. She actually ate rather well. Tired, but doing fine. The Mrs. is still concerned about her stomach situation. As for Tyler, well, his temperature went down and his oxygen levels are rising as his breathing is becoming less laborious. He is still not out of the woods yet as the Doctor says he is still severely congested in both his nasal cavities and chest, but doing well with his breathing in general. They still have him in a quarantined room with medicated vapor being injected into the room. They are also treating him with direct mist followed with a liberal vacuuming of his sinus cavities with a nasal tube.

When I went to see him, he was very alert and brightened up when he saw me, which is amazing for a 3 month old. He was a bit cranky though, but that was due to the fact that they have reduced his formula intake from 6 oz. to 3 oz. due to the fact that they don't want him to have a full tummy because that would restrict his lungs from fully expanding. They do have him on an IV so he is getting the fluids and nutrients he needs.

The only thing that could be considered drama, is that even though the optimistic release date is this Friday and we are due to fly back to the U.S. on Saturday, the Doctor has informed us that she does not recommend us flying with him for a week. That meant that we have had to now extend our time in Tokyo by another week. OUCH, that cost another $450 for moving the flight date and who knows what that will do for the cost of the Hotel. But it doesn't matter. his health does.

Besides, the hotel is across the street from my companies Tokyo office so I can go there to work next week. Just waiting for word from my boss in NYC on that plan. That will actually be kind of good since I worked there for 7 years before moving back to the U.S. and it will be nice to see everyone again.

So, being the eternal optimist, I will say that I think we have hit a turning point in this trip. All seems to be going in a positive direction finally.