By Popular Demand, More of the Same
Emma continues to do very well :)
She was off both CPAP and nasal canula for 8 hours early today, breathing room air entirely on her own. It was such a nice surprise to walk into the NICU and see her beautiful face completely tube and tape free! She started to desat by mid-afternoon so they put her back on CPAP for a few hours, but this evening she was back to breathing on her own again.
In spite of how well Emma is doing, I've noticed that she isn't as feisty and active as she was late last week. I mentioned this to her nurse this afternoon and she conceded that she too was a bit concerned as Emma seemed pale and listless to her as well. Emma perked up abit after her noon feeding, so the nurses think she is just getting very tired due to a combination of her efforts to breathe unassisted and her low hemoglobin. As she gains weight, she'll get stronger and this should improve.
She was off both CPAP and nasal canula for 8 hours early today, breathing room air entirely on her own. It was such a nice surprise to walk into the NICU and see her beautiful face completely tube and tape free! She started to desat by mid-afternoon so they put her back on CPAP for a few hours, but this evening she was back to breathing on her own again.
In spite of how well Emma is doing, I've noticed that she isn't as feisty and active as she was late last week. I mentioned this to her nurse this afternoon and she conceded that she too was a bit concerned as Emma seemed pale and listless to her as well. Emma perked up abit after her noon feeding, so the nurses think she is just getting very tired due to a combination of her efforts to breathe unassisted and her low hemoglobin. As she gains weight, she'll get stronger and this should improve.
posted by Laurie at 22:59
2 Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!!!! You are now 2 months old today and are doing beautifully. We love you all dearly and can only hope for continuous improvement until you come home to your loving family...Have another great day little one....
WOOO HOOO Emma.
Laurie I love your updates especially these. I can't wait to hear she is coming home with you. I'll do a happy dance all the way to Ottawa!
Hugs
Sharon, Nathan, Paul and Miranda
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