Ingrid is back on the ventilator as of 8:30 pm last night. She just needs a rest from her labored and shallow breathing so she can continue to recover from her surgery. This morning the doctors said that she may have a touch of pneumonia even though all of her cultures came back negative.While it's not easy to see your baby on a breathing machine we were able to make her more comfortable which made this day more bearable.
We used bead-filled "Freddie the Frogs" to support Ingrid's head and her O so she could spend some time on her back rather than her side.
Mommy and Daddy took turns holding her hand and singing to her. This afternoon we worked together to change the dressing on Ingrid's O and then we got her comfortable so she could groove to her favorite music - the "Flower" channel - on the hospital tv. (It is a bit like being stuck in an elevator, but she loves it!)
The plan is to keep Ingrid on the ventilator for a few more days so she has a chance to really get well from her surgery and any little infection she may have. So, more waiting.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Lifting you all up to the Lord tonight. xo
Such a fighter and such great parents. Its funny how quickly you can adapt to all this new stuff. Proud of you guys. I love the saying "being a parent is like having your heart outside your body walking around." It does get easier but sometimes harder, and most definitely crazier. But it is always worth it and it never ends.
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