(Top picture is of Maddie yesterday, bottom picture is of Maddie today.)
Today was absolutely awesome. Maddie is a superstar! She did so great...started to look and act like a "normal" baby. My heart was filled with so much joy. She was taken off of the ventilator this morning, handled that great and the nurses pulled off some lines. Yeah! I was able to feed her this afternoon, she was so hungry and just handled drinking from the bottle like a pro. She hadn't forgotten her suck, swallow, breathe technique. What a huge relief. I was able to feed her later, again she did so great. The hardest part was watching her cry. She has no voice (one of the side effects of having a breathing tube) so it was a silent cry, hoarse sounding at times. Her voice will come back in a few days I'm told. Coughing, hiccuping and sneezing looks very painful as well but are all things she's supposed to be doing right now. The plan is if she has a good night and continues in her progress, she will be transfered out of ICU to the "floor" tomorrow morning. She is off all her IV meds, now just taking baby asprin as a blood thinner and a little babytylenol for pain. It's amazing how fast her recovery has been, once she got on a roll. I hope this continues...it has done all of us good. I'm so proud of my baby girl. She is a fighter!
14 comments:
Katie, It is so great that Maddie is doing wonderful.. I love reading your updates everyday, she is an amazing little girl. And we will continue to pray for her daily.
I love hearing good news from that side of the mountain. Someday Holly and baby Maddie can compare "zipper scars"! Love you all, we never forget you in our prayers. You are all inspirations.
Oh, Katie
What a little trouper! Its good to see her doing so well. I love your attention to detail, with the bow. A lady must always look her best. We love you and are praying for Maddie and the rest of your family every day!
Yeah Maddie! Congrats on a great day of many accomplishments. What an inspiration for all of us. She is precious Katie and the bow is a beautiful touch. All your hugs and kisses and bonding times are giving you both so much strength. Keep hanging in there and get some rest so you can continue your healing process. Here's to another great day!! Michelle Dan Ty and Colin
What a great day! She is absolutely adorable. What a lucky mother you are.
Hi Katie,
Just got in from California and checked your blog - so thankful to see that Maddie is doing so well! She looks great; what a strong little girl! Glad you got to spend some time with Cade and Jace . . . hope you've been able to get some rest as well. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love,
Beth and family
What a super little girl you have there, the news is AWESOME!!!!
I am so glad to hear the good news, it really has made my day!
Maddie is a true champ and you are her coach.
Thanks again for all the pictures and the updates, i love them.
Katie, I was so excited to hear the great news. She is doing so well. She is such a pretty baby. The pictures are a little hard to see, I can only imagine how hard it has been for you. You are handling it so well and your strength has obviously carried thru to her. I hope you are getting some rest so you can heal. Awesome news... Give her loves from us. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Love you, Randee
what an amazing little girl!! she is so sweet. we are so glad she is doing well.keep up the good work little mattie you have a lot of people praying for you what a star all our love jacquie and scott the pink bow is perfect!!
Wonderful!! Cheers and tears of joy. We are so proud of you guys! Congratulations! It has been a long journey but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Love you all so much!
Kerry and family
I am still thinking of you and maddie constantly. Hang in there! She's doing her part, you just hang in there!!!
lots of love, amy
Hi Everyone! I just love reading your updates. Maddie is truly a fighter...and a beautiful one at that. The pink bow is so cute, too. I love that you have a little girl to dress and "play with" now. They are pretty fun. Prayers for another wonderful day with you little one.
Kelly
Katie, I am reading your blog daily and you're never far from my thoughts. I must say it is hard for me to see Maddie like that, but like you say it has to be done. I'm glad she is making good progress. Hang in there- you will be so tough after this!
Way to go Maddie! We are so glad to hear the good news. Jett really liked her bow. How cute!
Love,
Sybil and Jett
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