Natalie is continuing to do really well. They are very happy that she is breathing on her own. The only help she has is a CPAP (the same thing adults with Sleep Apnia use). It helps aid her, and she needs the help, but not having the need for a breathing tube is a very good sign for us.
She was born a little anemic, so she has had to have a blood transfusion, but that went really well.
She has a feisty little reputation already, and seems to yell at her nurses whenever they disrupt her from being comfortable. She is very eager for all of us to know who is boss.
The cultures they took from her when she was first born come in today. That will be very important to tell us whether she has any infections and how they need to proceed with her. We are anxiously awaiting word from her doctor. However, whenever we see her, we cannot help but think she is doing great.
I got to change her diaper today (which was terrifying) and Jimmy was able to help out with syringing the breast milk into her feeding tube. They want to keep us as involved as possible, which is the best for both us and baby. Hopefully, in another week or two, we will actually be able to hold her.
I am being discharged today. I have to keep remembering to rest, but don't worry, if I forget, my body quickly reminds me.
As for everything else, the outpouring of love, support and prayers has been absolutely phenomenal. It is humbling and deeply fulfilling to watch everyone we know (and many we do not know) rally around our baby girl. If she can feel your positive energy, than we have no doubts that events will continue to look up.
Here are some pictures from the past 48 hours...
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