They took Sophia's breathing tube out this afternoon! She had no problems breathing after they extubated her. It was hard watching her fight the tube the last couple of days, she was miserable and inconsolable. But now she is looking comfy and is completely alert and looking around. The next big step is to get the second and last line out of her heart. This line goes into her right atrium and monitors the pressure. The tentative plan is to take it out tomorrow or early Tuesday. After that the chest drainage tubes can come out. Then, we can finally hold her again and also start working on breastfeeding (right now she is getting milk through a tube that goes from her nose to her stomach). Christopher and I are so happy to see Sophia feeling better and are enjoying talking and singing to her.
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48 hours
Sophia Luz
48 hours
Short summary
-Sophia grows and eats solids.
-we are out of the acute phase
-the Aorta is growing well
-no cardiology appointments soon
-we are out of the acute phase
-the Aorta is growing well
-no cardiology appointments soon
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- first days home
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- swallowing and breathing
- vocal cords
- more lines out
- Sophia on her way...
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8 comments:
That is great news, we're really happy that Sophia is doing so well. Love the picture of her, she's amazing!
Love,
Nathan, Kate, and Iris
Wonderful news! Thanks for the update! - Josephine
Fantastic news! I am thrilled to hear she is doing so well and now has the breathing tube behind her. And also wonderful to hear that the days are counting down to when you'll be able to start working on breastfeeding. I imagine that will bring such comfort to both baby and mom.
Lots of love
Lisette & Will
yeah!! go sophia! we are so happy for you all that she is doing well and will continue to keep her in our thoughts. wyndi steven and izabell
Fantastic to read the wonderful news! Big hug to all of you!
Markus and Iris
Thanks so much for the update! last time we checked we were anxious to read about the further developments...
I feel relieved that the baby feels better--it's hard to imagine such a small being with so many things coming in and out of her!
it's about time she begins her baby life!
I admire the courage both of you have. The wait must have been excruciating.
Keep up the good work!!
Julie (& Jeff, who is slaving at work)
Great news Sophia is doing well!
Axel
P.S. and I thought changing the diapers on a newborn was hard... silly me.
HURRAY! HURRAY! HURRAY! Can't wait to hear when the final line is out. What a strong little girl you have (and so very cute!).
Cheers,
Dian
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