Sunday night

Well, another relatively long day, but more good news.

We spoke to the doctor in the NICU today, and he told us that Jadyn is doing very well. Her blood oxygen levels are staying up above 88% with only a half liter of pressure at 21% oxygen. They will be removing the cannula tonight after she receives her final dose of IV-administered antibiotics. Tomorrow they will be removing the IV and the only tubes or wires connected to her will be for monitoring purposes. This will be the first time we have laid eyes on our daughter's face without an assortment of tubes! I can hardly wait!

The doctor told us today that he was hopeful to send Jadyn home in 1-2 days. We of course heard "tomorrow" when he said that, but as I sat with Jadyn tonight he came by and told me that she was doing exceptionally well except that her breathing is still very rapid and based on that it didn't look very promising that she would be home tomorrow. I have to admit I am horribly disappointed, but grateful at the same time for the caution and care given to my littlest daughter. They are not going to release her until they are very comfortable that she is a normal newborn baby, and when I consider the risks I wouldn't have it any other way.

So again, we wait and pray. Tonight I read Psalm 27 to Jadyn, and she smiled at me when I finished it (I know you're going to say it was only gas, but I don't buy that. A smile is a smile - sometimes I smile after working a little gas out, myself, so why shouldn't a baby?). The lines that encouraged me tonight was the final verse, 14:

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

When these days are done, we'll turn back and say "what an awesome thing God has done for us, and He gave us strength when we needed it and courage when it was necessary." He'll be the one that brings my little girl home, and it will be done in His good timing.

Until that day, we'll be strong and wait for the Lord. Thanks for reading up on our little miracle. We wish all God's blessings this very day on you and those you love.