Week 33, Day 1

If Hannah had been born today, she would have been only six weeks premature. Her official due date was November 1st, although they were planning to deliver mid-October just because it can be risky to let twins grow to term. Preemies are usually in the hospital until around their original due date, so Hannah might be home before Thanksgiving.

She graduated to a lower level of CPAP air pressure today, one more step toward breathing without assistance. If she can tolerate the new setting (so far, she's handling it well) for several days, she might be able to get rid of the oxygen mask and use a nasal cannula.