{"id":106,"date":"2026-02-01T00:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T00:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/?p=106"},"modified":"2026-02-01T00:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T00:05:22","slug":"1-31-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/2026\/02\/01\/1-31-26\/","title":{"rendered":"1\/31\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Zach\u2019s medical team has removed several of his IV medications, and he is now down to just one set of pumps \u2014 a big step forward. Unfortunately, the medication changes have caused him to break out in hives, which has led to some discomfort today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that he was able to get up out of bed again and sit in a chair for an hour. We love seeing these small but meaningful signs of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His team has also started introducing formula into his intestines to help get things working again, and the hourly needle sticks to check his glucose levels have decreased. If all continues to go well, there\u2019s a possibility he could transfer out of the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforzachsjourney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6691\/2026\/01\/Mexico-Varsity-Wrestling-Team.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a bright and exciting note, the Mexico Girls Varsity Wrestling Team dedicated their match against Camden to Zach today \u2014 and we\u2019re told they absolutely crushed it! Way to go, ladies! We are incredibly humbled by your thoughtfulness and support. It means more than you know and will truly lift Zach\u2019s spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GO TIGERS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zach\u2019s medical team has removed several of his IV medications, and he is now down to just one set of pumps \u2014 a big step forward. Unfortunately, the medication changes have caused him to break out in hives, which has led to some discomfort today. 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