Emma had another wonderful day today. Her oxygen levels on the ventilator were lowered a little bit more, and there was no change to her pressure. The best news is that the doctors are considering extubating her (taking out her ventilation tube) in a few days! She would still be on ventilation support, but without the tube in her throat, so it would be less invasive. It is not definite that they will go ahead with it (she needs to continue to have good days), and if they do extubate her and she doesn't do very well, they may have to re-intubate her. But just the fact that they are considering this is really exciting news - we didn't think it would happen for a couple more weeks! And once she is extubated, we'll be able to hear her, so there will be some sound effects to go with her cranky faces =) And Emma gained 10 grams tonight and 10 last night, so she's up to 600 grams!
We are still praying for Emma to continue doing well and thankful for what she has accomplished so far. Go Emma!
Emma was either trying to figure out how to suck her thumb, or telling Mommy she was tired of the papparazzi.
She just wanted to snooze...
She was not posed at all! She just gets into whatever position is comfortable. Too cute!
Emma's practicing her lying-on-the-beach poses for when she's a big girl! No "girls gone wild" stuff for you, young lady!
ReplyDeleteMatt and Kristen, great stuff! Our sons Joe and Tim have been praying up a storm - as have we all.
ReplyDeleteTom and Brigid.
Kristen i am putting a link to Emma's Daily News on my blog.