Low flow

All of God's grace in one tiny face.

We came in today to find Arabella on the 'low flow' cannula. It doesn't provide air pressure (like the mask), only straight oxygen. 

Oh man.

Mom was nervous 😯 but Belle accepted the challenge. She looked like she was ready for the next big step. 

She should have been on 'high flow' today (which does deliver some air pressure), but the staff felt like she could jump ahead. That surprised us a bit, but Belle's tolerated it well so far. 

There's always a few surprises in the NICU. Then again, Arabella's surprised us a few times too. 

She can do it.

It's a new world for Arabella. No more obstructions. Tummy time was a lot more enjoyable. 

"Do I have to do this, dad?"

Low flow gives her the freedom to move her head around. No more tight straps, and a mask that digs into her face. 

She's still getting poked every 3 hours for the glucometer readings, but Belle doesn't even flinch. She's one tough cookie. If her sugars remain stable until Sunday we'll officially say goodbye to the Diazoxide. Now, won't that be the sweetest?

Tonight was bath night. I really enjoy bathing her. We usually do it every second night. After her bath, it was cuddle time with momma, and then straight to bed. 

"No partying tonight Arabella", the night-shift nurses warned her 😄