Bella has been off of the vent since 11 am. She is requiring only 63 % oxygen right now (last time she required 88 - 100 %). Her sats are in the 80s-90s. She is doing really well as long as we keep her calm which has been the biggest challenge today.She is responding well to swaddling and big girl activities like keeping her isolette open. She had a great blood gas, even better than when she was on the vent. I said today that I missed being able to hear her cry, she made up for it...BUT being able to actually do something to soothe her is refreshing. I can't fix her lungs or heart but I can put her pacifier back in, hold her and swaddle her tight! Today I feel like a normal mother trying to care for her newborn, that is a feeling I hope to never take for granted again.
It is truly amazing to witness the many folks that take care of her, not only with their skills or their hands but also with their heart. Even the ones that are not there on a day like today send so much love, prayer and positive thoughts. And to have all of you reading this now thinking of her, praying for her and giving us your continuous support is truly a testament to the human spirit. We are blessed to be surrounded by so many people of faith. May we always strive to never take any of this for granted on the good days AND the bad...Tomorrow may be a bad day but we have today to carry us thru so thank you!
Much love to all
Telisha
Much love to you all
Telisha
I'm so happy :) WTG Baby Bella! I know for Dax, the vent kept him alive, but the vent kept him sick... Hoping and praying that Bella takes off now and never looks back! Next stop, nasal cannula!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, I just linked to your blog... Hope that's okay! I figured few more prayers couldn't hurt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing! We are praying for you all! Keep up the good work Bella!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you continuously! More people are following than you know. Some of my friends are keeping up with baby Bella and saying prayers for her. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend together.
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Praise be to our Heavenly Father. Thank You Dear all Powerful Father for this beautiful moment. Bella is the miracle we all get to witness each day thru Telisha's words.Thank you again Father for that and everything you have bestowed thus far and for what is yet to come for this family of your children.Little steps lead to huge miracles. Our hearts fill with such joy for everything Bella succeeds at thru God. Blessed be....Thank you again Telisha for sharing these moments with all of us. I can close my eyes and see the love that fills your heart for your little girl, Hear the soft little murmers she makes as she cuddles ever so close to her mommy, and listen to the sweet music of her heartbeat on the monitors as God wraps his arms around you both and holds you both ever so tight in his embrace. God Bless you Bella, Telisha, Chris and Dylan and all that assist with Bella's care. God Bless the little children
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