We hit one major milestone this morning - Lila was taken off the ventilator and is doing very well breathing on her own! She only has a nasal cannula that is giving her a little bit of oxygen which should be removed within the next day. Tom and I have both gotten to hold her since she was taken off the vent which we were thrilled to do. As soon as I first held her, she opened her eyes and looked around as if she was saying, "This is new - I'm not in a bed anymore." That was the most I have seen her awake since Tuesday night and it made my day. We have also finally gotten to hear her cry, which is a welcome sound. Up till the tube was removed she could not make any sound and it broke my heart to see her get upset, but unable to make a sound. She has been making little goat noises while she sleeps for the past 2 hours and I love listening to it. Tom doesn't think she sounds like a goat, but I do. Her belly continues to look better too which is a relief. It has been pretty swollen and red since Wednesday, but looks less distended today and the surgeons agreed that it looks great. So our next goal is for her OG tube to run clear so that we can start feeds. We don't really have any idea how long that will take, but hopefully not too long. Here are some pictures of Lila that I finally got around to uploading...
Immediately after birth, right before Lila went to Children's for surgery:
Morning after surgery:
First family picture, day 3:
Brody checking out who he is going to have to share toys with:
Before extubation:
After extubation, holding Lila for the first time since birth:
So much happier:
Daddy holding Lila for the first time:
Emily, thank you for posting these pics, it's so nice to be able to see baby Lila. YOU look great honey. Boy, I think she knows her mommy is holding her the way she is looking up into your eyes. I can't wait to see all of you. xox Aunt Susie
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