The Flying Nun

The nurses decided to try some swaddling and low-stimulation for Ingrid. This is how she looked when we arrived this morning. The lights were low, her arms were swaddled, she had a hood to keep out the light and an earmuff to keep out the noise. Too cute! (Kate said she reminded her of the Flying Nun.)

Ingrid is progressing. She is still on the ventilator but the amount of oxygen has been reduced throughout the day so that she is almost back down to 21%. She is also being weaned off her morphine and she has tolerated that well.

Mostly Ingrid slept today except for two times. The first was when we gave her a little sponge bath. It made her hair soft and fuzzy.

The second was when Mommy & Daddy changed the dressing on her O. We are working well as a team and are getting more confident.

At these times we also help check Ingrid's blood pressure & temperature. We change her diaper and give her lungs a massage with an electric device not unlike an electric toothbrush.






















Ingrid's primary nurse, Tracie, has had fun decorating for Ingrid. She made the lovely sign for Ingrid's bed and helped hang some toys for Ingrid to look at.

Daddy left at about 4pm (after the dressing change) but I think I can safely say that today was a good day! Ingrid is getting better and we hope that she will be off the ventilator tomorrow.