Lauren is 32 weeks (AGA) today! This milestone seems to be an important one, and this week the doctors and nurses have quite a few challenges planned for her. First, she will be weaned off of her CPAP. Both Grant and I are wary of this, as it seems like she still needs it. But we trust the medical professionals know best. If it's too much work for her to breathe with only a nasal canula (small tube of oxygen under her nose) then she may go back on the CPAP for awhile.
We will also begin nursing this week. At first, there really isn't much action, and the nurses call it 'nuzzling' rather than 'nursing', but we're working toward the goal of Lauren weaning off of her gavage feedings (tube down her throat.)
The images above were take yesterday as the nurses took her CPAP off for a few minutes. (again, no flash, so they're kind of fuzzy) I find that the opportunities I've had to be with Lauren without all of her 'headgear' are precious and few so far. When they occur, I watch every detail of her face intently, memorizing her eyes, her mouth movements, every precious detail of her face. I really look forward to the permanent removal of all of the medical stuff, although I am so thankful for the technology that has helped her live and thrive!
5 comments:
Dear Grant and Kaia,
The pictures of Lauren are beautiful. She is precious and we are thrilled that she continues to thrive.
We're sending our love as always and can't wait to meet your amazing little girl someday soon.
Love,
Amy, Dave, & Ryan
She is absolutely beautiful!
Best of luck with the move.
xo
Wendy and Miles
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! what a beautiful baby!!!!!!!!! she looks so peaceful too. must be your presence. :) and all that dark hair! her pictures and your words just melt my heart.
-Lor
Dear Kaia and Grant,
Wow - fuzzy or not, she is soooo beautiful and precious. We hope and pray the c-pap and nursing transitions go well. Please take care and try not to overdo.
Hope Connor is well and that you guys are staying healthy.
Much Love (and a little joy dance for Lauren),
Nora and Dean
Dear Kaia and Grant,
What a wonderful sight to see Lauren's whole face. She is beautiful. It sounds like lots of new things for her and for the two of you. I smile just thinking of it.
We hope she will keep going through all those milestones!
Love,
Anne (and Ben)
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