Calvin went back on the CPAP last night. After three days off of it he seemed to be working pretty hard and not fully exchanging gasses like you want to, so he's getting a bit of assistance. He wasn't quite ready to jump right into independent breathing, and after a break it'll be time to ease off of the machine again. It's hard to walk in and see what looks like a step backwards though, no matter how many people tell you (and how many times you tell yourself) that this is going to be an up and down experience.
However- the nurses didn't seem concerned about this blip, saying that it's normal and nothing to be alarmed about. Taking our cue from them, let's call this a sidle to the left rather than a step back. In any case, the journey out of the NICU and into a basket in our flat isn't going to be accomplished in a day, and as long as the overall trend is toward the door, we'll be happy. Still anxious, but happy.
Here's Grandma Rose from the other day, getting a first look at him:
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Grandma Rose looks pretty happy!!!! You are good to share Calvin with her. Our best to all of you.
Hey my Dad uses a CPAP machine! He was off of one for quite some time, probably around 70 years, but now he's back on it! See, no worries.
I have to agree with Joe. Charlie is using a cpap too. We call it his snoozle or snufalufagus. He will LOVE that I mentioned that I am sure.....
Rose sure looks like a natural grandma in that picture.
See, it sounds like you've got the great core of a CPAP biker gang here, nothing to worry about!
thinking about you guys every day...
glad to see a pic of the newest grandmother in action!
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