Today was a pretty good day. Ingrid was taken off the ventilator this afternoon because she appeared to be breathing well. She will be watched closely but there is only a small chance that she will need to go back on it.She had retained excess fluid so she was given a diuretic this morning and by the afternoon had peed between 250 and 300 mL!
Mom and Dad hung out with her all day - cooing and singing to her and generally loving her. Dad helped out by taking her temperature and her blood pressure.
Later, with Auntie Emily and Uncle Jim in the room, Mom and Dad changed the dressing on Ingrid's omphalocele. Once we are comfortable with the procedure it will be our job for the remainder of the time while Ingrid is in the hospital and, of course, once she comes home.
You both are such good parents. Ingrid is lucky to have you. I was wondering if the baby needed some clothes? If so, what size would be helpful and what will she be most comfortable wearing? As always, praying for all of you.
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