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Michael with his eyes open, breathing all on his own!

Another update on Michael...although there will probably be another one sometime tonight. I'm waiting for Dr. Chai to finish looking at his monitor data. He did have a couple of desats that were real (not false alarms) since he was off his oxygen, so they are deciding whether it is better to wait it out in the hospital or send him home with a monitor. He would need a foot attachment type monitor, which isn't normally the kind of monitor they need. He seems very healthy and strong, other than these darn desats...we are so eager to get him home. But, again...we definitely want him to be okay...so waiting is fine with us.

Mommy is a well-known face here at the hospital. Usually a mother has to ring a bell and get her id verified by saying her name before entering the maternity ward (to go to my guest room), but now the nurses know me so well that they just see me coming and ring me right in. It's great for those late night feedings! They moved me into a room right next to the doors, which also is very helpful since I don't have to walk as far down to the NICU...but still it's kinda a hike every time they call for a feeding...but anything for my Michael!!

I took some more pictures last night and this morning of Michael without his oxygen. He looks like such an angel, but is definitely more alert and active since he had the oxygen. I also took some video, but this family waiting room computer doesn't let me download it. :(

Hope everyone is doing well. Thank you to everyone who sends me emails and their best wishes. I truly appreciate hearing from everyone. Most of the day I am alone, except for when I go to feed Michael...that is our bonding time...which I cherish, of course. Other than that...I'm trying to grab a bite to eat before getting called on again to feed, or trying to get some much needed rest.

Enjoy the pics!