We made more small steps today on our way to home. Saela had her CPAP removed and is now just on a nasal cannula. We are hopeful that that too will come off tomorrow. It will depend on how much reserve she has and how much she may or may not fatigue when she is doing all of the work of breathing on her own. She is currently on three antibiotics - two will finish on Saturday and the last one will be complete on Monday. Her spinal tap results looked good - so we are not needing to worry about infection in the cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord.) Her other culture results are still pending. Depending on her bilirubin level - today may also be the last day under the bili lights.
The highlight of the day though was getting to hold her. Steve was able to hold his daughter for the very first time today - on her eighth day of life. He is a very proud Daddy. I was able to hold her for the first time since birth last evening - and that was amazing - no words to describe it - so I won't even try.
That's about it for today - forward progress - that's all we ask for.
Love,
the Greens
The highlight of the day though was getting to hold her. Steve was able to hold his daughter for the very first time today - on her eighth day of life. He is a very proud Daddy. I was able to hold her for the first time since birth last evening - and that was amazing - no words to describe it - so I won't even try.
That's about it for today - forward progress - that's all we ask for.
Love,
the Greens
2 comments:
B,S and S-
What a glorious moment it must have been to hold your little girl. It is so wonderful to see her in your arms. Thanks for adding the pictures. Saela is a lucky lady, she has great parents!!
Love- Jonna, Kevin and Jet
Thanks for the info you've been posting - I read it every day when I get to work. Love the pictures - you have a beautiful family!
Love - Ronni and Chris
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