An interesting afternoon

After having a nice cuddle with Mom this afternoon, Emma was moved into a new isolette. Apparently she's considered to be "a big girl" now and no longer needs the "Cadillac" incubator with an extra heating element and humidified air :)

Just as her nurse started her standard care (which includes taking her vital signs and suctioning her airway), Emma vomitted up part of her last feed and some of it got into her ET tube. The nurse wasn't able to clear it all, so she decided to remove the tube entirely. The team was considering extubating Emma and putting her back on CPAP some time tomorrow, but our little diva, in her dramatic fashion, decided she wanted that darn tube out today! So, after a frenzied few moments involving two neonatologists, a couple of respiratory technicians, and several nurses, Emma is back on CPAP! As of this evening, she was doing very well on it. Let's hope she's able to maintain her oxygen sats. at acceptable levels and is rid of the ET tube and ventilator for good!

In other exciting news, Emma is now a full-fledged member of the "Kilo Club" (complete with a certificate signed by her nurse and doctor) as her weight has reached a full kilogram. Finally, a happy milestone to celebrate!!