Day 2 with a trach

Day 2 - post trach placement was super relaxed.  The ENT surgeon came by to check out Annelise’s progress early in the morning, and was happy with how she looked.  The nurses found a good dosage of pain medication to give Annelise so she will remain calm and still. I feel like the Lord sent us a gift in the form of a new level of sedation for Annelise.  I was expecting her to be sleeping and out of if for the 5 days that she’s recovering before her first trach change.  This morning, when I got back to the room from rounds, I walked in to see Annelise looking at me with her big eyes! 👀 It was so awesome seeing her looking all around.  She didn’t try to stretch out and turn her head... so I didn’t have to run and get a nurse to come and sedate her more... I was able to hang out with her and talk to her, before she closed her eyes again and drifted off to sleep.  It was such a special moment of connection for me.💖
Kevin got to see her big eyes later in the evening.  She had them open again, and we also enjoyed some new baby experiences like watching her open her mouth and suck on a swab of breastmilk (because she can now... no tube taking up most of her face and mouth!!)  Right now, she is super peaceful and content.  She started on feeds again, so her little belly is full now. It is such a welcome sight to see her sweet face and look into her eyes.  I could tell you more, but my eyes are closing and sleep is waiting!
Thank you, as always, for holding Annelise in prayer!  Goodnight!