Isabella is coming home tomorrow!

3 am - I called again after I pumped to see how Ella was doing. Great news! The nurse turned to oxygen off, removed the nasal cannula and she is doing well on room air. One more thing gone and another step toward the door. The plan today was to attempt to breastfeed.

11 am - I texted Damian while he had Aidan at his swim lesson to tell him Ella looks great! The oxygen had been off since early this morning and she no longer had things attached to her except for the monitors. Also, I told him to make sure he brings the car seat to the hospital because the doctor wanted to do the car seat test today! If she doesn't desaturate and her vital signs looked good she will come home tomorrow! YEAH!!!

2 pm - Isabella passed her hearing test today! Her hat is off and she looks like a new kid. She has beautiful dark brown hair! I breastfed for the first time and she did great! Ella latched on pretty quickly and did well on one side. Aidan visited her again and gave her the pink bear he picked out for her from his big brother class he attended. He also wore his "I am a Big Brother" shirt again! His choice.

3:30 pm - Aidan did a great job while visiting Ella. He was so gentle and gave her a big kiss as you can see in the picture. Ella continues to do well!

7:30 pm - Damian & I had a stress free dinner out before we went back to the hospital. Our baby girl is scheduled to come home tomorrow and is doing great! We joked because it was probably the last time we will have a dinner, just the two of us, for a long time!!!

Thank you to all for your kind notes, thoughts, and prayers! We are ecstatic Isabella will be joining us at home tomorrow!