This week has been so exhausting. I'm not even sure what day it is anymore but it doesn't matter because today Vivien did an amazing job off her C-PAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). She has had small tubes continuously providing air to her lungs because she was unable to fully breathe on her own when she was born. The nurses have slowly started to ween her from the machine but she's been a little stubborn (that's the Leo in her). This afternoon they finally removed her tubes and turned off her oxygen and she breathed like a pro all on her own! I was so proud of her. Of course, lastnight her and I had a little pep-talk about how it was time for her to come home and she was now the "big kid' in NICU and needed to graduate. I guess it worked because she was the happiest little baby on the block today.
Not only did Miss Vivien breathe all on her own but she FINALLY fed from my breast. After days and long grueling sessions to have her breastfeed, she finally did it! There were no screams, no flailing arms...nada. She just opened wide and started to suck. It was simply a beautiful moment for both of us.
Here's a little video footage of my happy baby and her beautiful face with NO tubes or tape!
She is so adorable. I just love the sound of her hicups!! I cant wait to meet her.
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