Sydney decided she had enough of the ventilator. She self-extubated early Sunday morning by pulling away from the tubing. Syd had been making progress prior to this, so they let her try CPAP.When we arrived at the NICU she had her new head set which looks like scuba gear. When her nurse took her out of the isolette they removed the head gear. We could see Sydney's face without the ventilation equipment.
Stephanie got to kangaroo with her for a little while. Unfortunately all of the excitement must have been a little to much for her. Her nurse decided it would be best to intubate her again. We agreed, and the respiratory therapist was called back in to put a tube back in. She had outgrown her old one, so a larger one was used this time. This will help her breath a little easier now, and in a week or so they will try CPAP again.
6 comments:
Hey man, this is Tigre from the Shack. I was glad to find this blog to see how little Syd is doing. I had to chuckle when I read she yanked out her ventilation tube. She's a fiesty one! Before you know it, she will be pulling her feeding tube out too! Thats what our little guy did in the NICU. He needs the feeding tube still and its a daily struggle keeping him from pulling it out.
Hope things keep progressing well for you guys. We're thinking of you and praying for Syd.
What a beautiful bundle of joy you have there! I guess little Miss Syd wanted to be a 2007 baby because that seems like the in thing to do. She looks like she is getting bigger and stronger with each blog. My sister had a baby girl at 26 week and now she is a prefectly happy healthy 9 year old.
You met her, Steph, my niece Zoe.
Girls are strong!
Thank you for this blog. I wanted to find out how thing were going. This is a great way to inform all those that are praying for you little precious baby.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all three of you.
Tricia and Ian
It's great seeing the new pictures showing Sydney's continuing growth. Also great hearing about her independent streak. HAPPY NEW YEAR SYDNEY. Oh and Happy New Years to Steph & Mike also
Congrats on your beautiful baby girl. It seems like your Syd is alot like our Syd was in the NICU. The nurses called her crazy girl and she also pulled out her tubes. But of course my twins just turned 5 years old and you would never know that they were premature. I have been thinking about you since i heard from my mom that Sydney was born. If you have any questions or just want to talk please feel free to call me. I understand what you are going through. In a few years you will look back at pictures of her and you will not even believe that she was ever that small.
Kim (Tobins) Savage
I am thrilled for the two of you that Sydney is gaining weight! I have been meaning to tell you that I think of the three of you often and my prayers are with you all. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask. I am right around the corner! It's Jackie from FOOGI.
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