Emily continues to require large amounts of respiratory support but has been improving slowly. Today her oxygen mixture was reduced to ~65% and she continues to have good blood oxygen saturation levels. The respiratory therapist once again slightly reduced the pressure from the jet ventilator she is on. She has a partially collapsed lung, but the doctors consider this par for the course at this point and aren’t too concerned. There continues to be no sign of infection. Today they removed her umbilical arterial and venal catheters which were interfering with circulation in her foot and put in a long line for access. The results of her head ultrasound show a normal brain, which has the doctors encouraged; most cases of cerebral hemmorage in preemies occur within the first week of life. Last night she got to sleep on her stomach for the first time and she really seemed to enjoy it. Today we got to see her with the top of her isolette off. Both eyes are wide open now and she moves her head, so she was actively looking around and exploring her new world.
Our Unplanned Life
Sometimes the best things in life are unexpected.
