The 25th is a not only a significant day because the boys are one month old, but Brendan took a huge step forward today! Extubation!!!!
This is officially the last picture of Brendan on the vent this morning!!
And this is Brendan with no ventilator!!!! His cheeks weren’t tape free for very long, he has to have the nasal cannula to deliver a bit of extra warm humid oxygen to him while he adjusts.
No ventilator means holding the baby! He is still very difficult to pick up from the bed, and very delicate with lots of connections, but he can finally get some hugs and cuddles.
We made a second trip back to the hospital tonight so that Gramma could cuddle Brendan too.
No ventilator also means that Brendan can start working on his nippling. The nurse gave him this pacifier and he took to it instantly. Not only did he latch on to it extra firmly, it helped soothe him when he was upset.
This was a very Brendan-focused day, but Trevor had a great day too. He gets lots of love and attention from everyone at home. When Mom and I went back to the hospital, Trevor got to have some bonding time with his daddy.
There is probably a ton of information that I am leaving out today, but it is all trivial in the big picture. Brendan is doing very well now – extubated for 13hrs so far and still holding strong. Trevor had a great night and was awake quite a bit today. Hopefully both boys will sleep well and wake up even stronger!
Yay!!! That is such great news!
YES that is such great news! I can’t believe they’re a month old already.
This is such awesome news! It’s great that he has been extubated successfully, breathing on his own, and already showing the signs that he is ready to start eating like a regular baby. Of course now, the nurses will be having to ask you all to put him down every so often so they can do their jobs… =) and that is a good thing! Snuggle that boy like crazy! You have a month of backlogged hugs and cuddles to deliver!
Wow! Whoa Nellie! Woo-Hoo!! I miss one day of check-in and look what happens!! I had better start checking in every-other day from now on….things then will move along even faster!! Wonderful seeing Brendan getting those cuddles!! Hugs to all the family!! Much love and prayers! 🙂
One month old Happy Birthday Guys. Both you and your Mom look so beautiful cuddling Brendan. Daddy looks happy with Trevor lazin on him. What wonderful news – Prayers are being answered. Glad your day was so wonderful as there are many more to come. V
Big ups to Li’l B! Can’t wait to meet those two.
Brendan can breathe on his own !!!
and,
in the manner of a figure of speech, so can I. ( well, a little, there is still much to overcome, so the prayers will continue )
One month old, and finally done crossing a major threshold towards being fully a part of “this” world.
Thank you again, Tiffanie, for this blog. This is an amazing adventure, and a joy to be able to follow.
Love,
Dad
YEAHHH!!!!! I’m so happy for all of you.
Great news!!! And wow, one month? Time FLIES.