Return of the Smurf

Let's welcome the return of our beloved baby Smurf 💙

Belle had to go back on the mask this morning. The cannula proved to be too much for her, but we're proud of how hard she battled. She went the distance. 

Now Belle can have a deserved rest and hopefully recover from all of the extra work of breathing. Maybe we'll try the cannula again next week. 

Belle seems to require a certain amount of air pressure in her lungs, otherwise she exhausts herself. The cannula just can't deliver the kind of pressure that the mask can. 

The great news is that her lungs will only grow stronger with each passing day 😃

I see you! Belle on the cannula (yesterday)

Belle's fussy demeanor yesterday wasn't a morphine issue - it was likely a breathing issue. 

Arabella acted more like her regular self today after being placed on the mask. She settled down quicker, and her vitals were much better. Kiera and I took a sigh of relief. We can breathe easier now too 😄

It's hard work out here for a tiny Smurfette. She's had to deal with a rather fast tempo, and a lot of sudden changes (sometimes a few at once). 

It's okay to slow down. Take your time little one. Take all the time you need.