Day 8: Officially One Week Old!

It's been a week since Vivienne's birth! Time seems to simultaneously fly and stand still in the NICU. The lack of windows and the Groundhog Day-like monotony makes it easy to forget the date and lose track of time. Viv is doing great. She had another uneventful day, which is exactly what we want and what she needs. Her vitals looked really good all day and her blood gasses continue to improve. Dave and I decided to leave the hospital a bit early and were able to take a glorious two hour nap. We're still adjusting to our new schedule, and it felt great to recharge the batteries a bit.

It feels good to have week one under our belt. We still have a long way to go of course, but we're getting into a groove. Every day with Viv is truly a gift, and we are in awe of her strength. She's one tough cookie.

On to week two!