There have been multiple times when I find my spirit crushed when a problem comes up to disrupt an otherwise amazing day in the NICU for Annelise. I'm getting wise to this cycle, and was determined yesterday to bask in the beautiful smiles, alert and beautiful eyes, and success that Annelise was having while weaning from the next drug.... While recognizing that the moment was temporary, and that her tomorrow might not be so glorious. God's timing and provision is perfect, and there is a season for everything and every emotion. Yesterday's season was wonderful! Probably one of her best days, comfort wise.
Today, not so much. Baby girl is getting a new chest tube placed as I type this. We held her again, she wouldn't stay settled for long, and then I noticed that her outfit had a wet spot on it. Our nurse inspected, and noticed the wetness was coming from her chest tube. ðŸ˜
They are putting a new one in within an hour of noticing the problem. Praying against any infection, and that this new tube will be her last one, and will go exactly where it needs to go.
10:45pm update:
This girl just wants to sleep! She has been settling, then immediately unsettling all evening because of her jitters. Her eyes are so heavy 😔 We've tried so many ways to make her comfy... finally, we just got her a dose of the drug she has most recently weaned from... And I think that might have done the trick! Sleeping baby! Now she just needs to stay that way to recharge from the big day!
This girl just wants to sleep! She has been settling, then immediately unsettling all evening because of her jitters. Her eyes are so heavy 😔 We've tried so many ways to make her comfy... finally, we just got her a dose of the drug she has most recently weaned from... And I think that might have done the trick! Sleeping baby! Now she just needs to stay that way to recharge from the big day!
5pm update:
The chest tube is in! 💜 She's not feeling the best, so we're hanging out at her bedside rubbing her forehead because it's one of her favorite things. Calms her down for a bit, then she gets upset again. Praying her Tylenol kicks in soon and she can get some rest! ❤️. Thank you all for your words of encouragement and prayers for the brave gi
The chest tube is in! 💜 She's not feeling the best, so we're hanging out at her bedside rubbing her forehead because it's one of her favorite things. Calms her down for a bit, then she gets upset again. Praying her Tylenol kicks in soon and she can get some rest! ❤️. Thank you all for your words of encouragement and prayers for the brave gi
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