Mondays and Fridays seem to be big days for Grace, and today was no exception. Today they took Grace off the ventilator. Deb and I were both there to watch and amazingly she did well! This is such a huge step for her and we just hope her lungs are strong enough that she can stay off. As of the writing of this blog she had been off about 7 hours and is doing well.
Finally she looks like a baby. I have a short video attached. She looks a little shell-shocked by the whole experience, but this is as awake and interactive as we have ever seen her. Grace is opening her eyes and peering around and taking an interest in her surroundings. She is easier to hold and change and now she no longer needs a heater since she can maintain her own body temperature. She is also sucking a pacifier when she is hungry. No crying yet, but she has sneezed at us. We will let you know how she does tonight. Hopefully at the next posting she will still be off the vent.
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Wonderful news for us all! How adorable to see her looking around. This is a big step forward! Congratulations. Lots of love - Mum
Wonderful news to start the weekend with. Love the new pix and video.
Little Grace is obviously one strong woman. GO, Gracie, GO!!!
Love to all, Uncle Rusty and Aunt Fi.
We second that, "Go, Gracie, Go!!! Gr8 news!! The girls loved the video! Judging from the vid, Dr./Uncle Tim may be facing charges for "cloning"!! Love u guys, Perry, Amy, Alyssa, & Marissa
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