A day of progress

Hmmmmm. Where should I start???  Max came off the ventilator today!  He is doing well and his oxygen levels look good.  It is a step in the right direction.  He does now have the light on him for jaundice.  We'll see how he does.  Every 12 hours that goes by seems to bring monumental changes.  I got to hear him cry - I know the future this will probably drive me crazy, but with the ventilator in, he couldn't make any noises.  It was great to hear him fussing.  I put in his binky and it soothed him pretty quickly.  David and I left feeling confident that Max was on the path to recovery.

We visited Rosie in her new home -bed 8 of NICU B.  Her nurse let us hold her for the first time.  Have to admit it made me cry.  I've waited so long for that moment.  Proud Daddy snapped away so we will have lots of pix.  She didn't do too much, just hung out and let us fuss.  We did see a smile (or gas - but who cares!).  She also opened her eyes for a moment or two when daddy held her.  After a while, David had a turn.  It warmed my heart to see Daddy and his baby girl.  

***At tonight's visit, David got to change Max's diaper and take his temperature.  He's  a pro!