It happened Today

They extubated today.  When they move they really move.  There was a study they wanted her on, so today was the day.

This is going to be nerve wracking for us.  Already, she has had several bradycardias, and DSATs.  It's not fun.  She tends to have a harder time while eating, which they say is a sign that she has reflux, and that would be normal for a preemie.  So we watch and wait to see how long she can breathe on this machine.  She will get tired, this takes so much more work for her.   

Please be praying for her, and Mom and Dad.  She needs strength.  This form of breathing is different from  the one she was on last time, and has less support than the form she was on last weekend.  So if she does better, it will be an improvement since she has to work harder on this.  As with everything, she may not do well and will have to be re-intubated...but for now, we pray she does well and stays far, far away from that nasty tube down her throat.

Prayer is definitely needed.