Goodbye CPAP?

Caroline had another fabulous day!! If she has a good night, they will likely take her off the CPAP!! She continues to be on 21% oxygen (room air). Her doctors decreased her pressure today to the lowest setting they will use on the CPAP. Once she is off CPAP, they may give her a nasal cannula to help with oxygen. Caroline will then need to prove herself and do well breathing for 48 - 72 hours. After that her doctors would likely move her to the level II NICU. Please say a prayer that Caroline has a good night and gets to take this step forward.

Once the CPAP is removed, they will start working with her to bottle feed. From what I understand, this will be a big challenge. There will be good days and bad days. She is used to not having to work for her food. They will start doing oral stimulation during her feeding times to move her in that direction.

The only other change today was a slight increase in the amount of calories they add to my milk. Her doctors adjust this as she grows to make sure she is getting enough calories to put on weight.

Finally, the picture above is of Caroline on her 2 week birthday. Ryan and I meant to take a picture of us holding the doll, but it's with Caroline and we are home... We will continue to take her picture with her doll.