Thought I'd add a little update about how things are going with Leighton and the NICU. On Friday the oxygen tubes were removed from her little nose and her IV was taken out. We were really excited to have the tubes taken out as it was the first time we'd really seen her face since she was born--she's either had an oxygen mask or tubes. She also had her first bottle today (she's been fed solely by the feeding tube up until this point). All these firsts are huge and we're so happy. We were aiming to bring her home on Monday since things were going so well. Then we had a little set back this morning with what the hospital calls a "spell". Her heart rate dropped really low for more then 10 seconds and at this point they make you basically start over at 5 more days. Each time there's a spell, they start at again and it's 5 days. This was very disapointing to say the least but part of the process. We want her healthy and strong before we bring her home but our family isn't complete until she's with us. We've added a couple of new photos with her big tubes gone and only the feeding tube left. Keep us in your prayers!
