Going Wireless

Well, Hannah's been completely off the oxygen for about a week now, day and night. Last night, we took another big step and left off the pulse/oxygen monitor. So for the first time since she was born, Hannah slept through the night unattached to any machine or monitor. It's a little unnerving to not have the glowing yellow numbers to reassure us that she's breathing fine throughout the night, but I think we both slept better than we expected to.

The three of us took a walk along the creek near our house on Saturday. Hannah mostly slept in the cocoon of her stroller, but it was good to be outside in perfect walking weather, sunny with a cool breeze.

Carla was out and about this morning for her first chorus performance since Hannah was born, and had lunch with the girls afterwards. Those chorus meals inevitably devolve into impromptu serenades of any other dining patrons fortunate enough to make eye contact with the group, which is always (so far) fun for all involved. So Carla had a good time and I got to stay home and act like an idiot for Hannah, which is easier when I don't have to worry about looking and sounding like a fool in front of other adults.


Our happiness with Hannah's stellar progress is tempered by the sad news that baby Ethan (click here to visit his website) has taken a turn for the worse. But his parents have unshakable faith that he'll pull through, so we'll pray along with them. And, Hannah's NICU-mate Carter, born on the same day as Hannah back in July, has had a few unexpected setbacks and is still not home. Ethan and Carter, and their parents, could use your thoughts and prayers.