Jonah came off the Ventilator today! He's moving toward the CPAP but for now he's on the SNIPP... which is new to us... it's a transistion from the vent to the CPAP... it does not actually breath FOR him like the vent does. But it does provide a bit of forced air when he does breathe... it's supposed to help him learn how to breath on his own so the CPAP works better for him. When you're this young, you're not so good on the "knowing how to breathe on your own" thing so this helps.
he has a neo bar that goes from cheek to cheek and over his upper lip with a stem straight out from his face... they use this to tape his tubes to... it's pretty cool b/c it doesn't tape it to his face or pull on his nose, etc... pretty cool.
The Unit is much smaller than Devos Childrens' hospital in GR. There are 18 beds instead of about 100. Which means they don't have the same kind of routines, etc. But they have newer equipment and the nurses are very good. We've had good interactions with them. It's also nice for things to be smaller - everything is pretty much in the same place. Our room is around the corner and we don't have to walk far before finding the things we need. So we're happy with it so far.
Isaac is on his way home and hopefully we'll go home on Friday. Cindy is still in pain but definitely getting better. assuming work cooperates (which I think it will) we'll be able to split our time between Jonah & Isaac well.
here's a shot or two... click on the "pictures" link for more or on either of the pictures for some more shots
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