The dialysis machine was removed from Quinn's room a few minutes ago.  I'm beginning to tire of the phrase "cautiously optimistic," although I understand the need to not over commit to a positive perspective.  Regardless, this is a positive sign as Quinn's liver is working again and he is now receiving pumped breast milk through his feeding tube.

Surprisingly, Quinn has tested positive for Influenza A.  In two other documented cases in 2006 this infection has been documented as a possible cause of liver failure in children.  While we're not excited to potentially be a medical case study, it is somewhat of a relief to have one potential or partial contributing factor. 

It sounds as though we'll likely learn more tomorrow about when the breathing tube might be able to be removed, and what a recovery path could look like.  Quinn's already received a visit today from the occupational therapists.  This too surprised me, but they made it quite clear that growing and thriving toddler is an important job, and one that they'll help him get back to with time.