Day 26: Adjusting

Vivienne continues to adjust to life post-breathing tube. The CPAP mask isn't ideal and she seems to be a bit uncomfortable. The mask straps cut into her cheeks and cause her eyes to be puffy/swollen.

She does not seem pleased with her current set up.

Wearing the mask also means that her feeding tube had to be placed through her mouth instead of her nose. She has been spitting up more than usual and she continues to gag. The doctors also weaned her morphine today, which I'm sure didn't help ease her discomfort. Despite all of this she still had a pretty good day. Just a few inconsolable crying fits, but who could blame her?

We also received a report on Viv's MRI results. Overall everything looks normal, though the doctor did note the presence of a few old (and very minor) brain bleeds that are consistent with standard birth trauma. One of the bleeds may be related more to her condition, but again, it was minor and the radiologist didn't seem concerned. Basically, Viv's development will be closely monitored while she's in the hospital and beyond to make sure she's hitting the appropriate milestones. A repeat MRI will be ordered if she isn't meeting those milestones. The doctor did stress that everything looks really good considering all she has been through, so we aren't concerned.