Well, I didn't want to wait until Saturday to meet the challenge that the doctor gave me, so I decided I would work on my breathing really hard this week and it paid off. Today, they took me off the ventilator! I am now breathing entirely on my own but I am getting oxygen through a high flow cannula. So far, my oxygen saturation tests are good, so we are praying for that to continue. Mommy is really happy because she got to see me for the first time with no tape on my face. I won't show you that picture because it was a face that only a mother could love. The tape made my face a little wrinkled and funny looking from being on so long (but still cute).
My weight has gone down a little (1lb 14oz) due to the diuretics given to ward off the fluid retention brought on by the steroids, but I am still eating well and will regain the weight in no time. My nurse told us that I also have a hernia that will have to be repaired before I go home. It is something that happens occasionally in babies, and especially preemies because the muscles are not as strong as they need to be. It doesn't seem to be any big deal, so no worries.
Congrats on going off the ventilator, Kyle! So happy to see that you are doing so well. Continue to keep us posted on your progress and I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.
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Hi kyle we haven't really met yet but my name is cierra and your mommyy is like my mommy i am so happy that you got off the machine good going lil man(or shall i say lil bro)i've been reading these everytime you have posted something new but going to keep it short so i will keep you in my prayers and hope you get out soon love cierra (or should i saw love your sis) p.s. tell mom i said hi and i miss her
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