Sunday, March 1, 2009

Our feisty little trooper


Big update this morning. At around 11am our little bugger decided she didn't want to be on the ventilator anymore and forced it out. Before that, she had been making some steps toward breathing on her own - so this is where we wanted her to be anyway, although a little sooner than the docs felt comfortable. So she's now breathing completely on her own, with some pressure support from the CPAP which blows continuous air through her nose. This keeps her lungs & airway open, it does.

So things aren't looking so dark today. Let's just hope & pray that our little princess keeps it up.

15 comments:

Scott said...

Glad to see she is doing well without the tube. What is up with the storm trooper? Glad I got to run into you guys today. Nice hair cut J.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!

Anonymous said...

So she decided to ride her bike all on her own! What a tough cookie :) xoxox

Cousin Rachel

Anonymous said...

You already cant tell that girl what to do... she does things on her own terms! Runs in the family ;) We are so excited so see a huge step in the right direction!
~The NLo's

Anonymous said...

that is awesome!

Anonymous said...

Great news! :) I can't wait to see the little princess. Kat and I want to come see her this week, so I will call to make sure it's the right time and if it's ok with both of you. Alex, you're a fighter :)

Michelle Casso

Anonymous said...

She really is a strong little trooper...Good for her!

Always in our thoughts and prayers...

love to all,

Aunt Nadine

Anonymous said...

way to go Alex! Still praying for you guys

Claire

Anonymous said...

She is her own woman! So happy to read this post.

Love, Lauren

Unknown said...

Great news! Zoe is happy to see alex breathing on her own. Pretty soon she'll be laughing and joyous.

John Knox Church in Tulsa has keeping you in their prayers.

Love, AKZ

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!! Cyn GW

Anonymous said...

Great new I'm happy that she's doing better. Love Mrs.Leah

Anonymous said...

Seems she is headstrong just like her Father. That is a good thing and the greatest news I've heard all day. Keeping you in prayer.
Love,
Nana Carol

Anonymous said...

Excited to hear the good news! Hopefully you can take your lil angel home soon! I will keep praying for her! You're always in my thoughts! Jenene ;)

Anonymous said...

Good to see the Force is with her. casey