Praise God for more answered prayers

WOW,  what a difference a day makes. Yesterday was very emotional for us all, after Mylah breathing on her own for five days she began to struggle and they had to intubate her to allow the ventilator to help her breath. They had warned us that this could happen, but we were on such an emotional high since she had been doing so well. It was a true test of our faith. I would love to say I passed with flying colors, but I have to confess I did not! I passed but not with an A!

We were all quiet when we sat with her yesterday to allow her to rest without stimulation, because she tries to open her eyes and starts squirming when we say her name, Especially when she hears mommy and daddy talk! The nurses felt she was improving but also were concerned that she was trying to fight an infection. Praying against infection was the main focus of prayer yesterday and I am so excited to announce that the 24 hour cultures are showing NO INFECTION in her blood. She could have a slight infection in her lungs but they are treating that and her lung x-ray today looked great.

As Bailey and I went to her room today the nurse stopped us and told us they needed to talk to us before we went in her room and of course our hearts sunk. They said things had changed and we would see some different things when we looked at her.

Well..........it was different because there was NO vent tube down her throat! About 30 minutes before we got there Mylah decided she didn't need it anymore and pulled it out! She is a fighter I tell ya! The respiratory therapist decided that for now she was trying to tell them she didn't need it. She is breathing better than I have seen her breathe since she was born.

Here she is just kicked back relaxing with her foot resting on mommy's hand!

The picture above was before they realized she also pulled out her feeding tube, so they of course had to put that back in, but it was so good to see her without anything in her mouth!

Later mommy got to change a dirty diaper (which we always get excited about!). And the nurse let her hold her while she changed the bedding. Bailey was grinning from ear to ear!

If Mylah remains stable, Bailey will get to Kangaroo her tomorrow, which is where they actually get Mylah out of the bed and put her on Bailey's chest inside her shirt, so Mylah can feel Mommy's skin! She will get to hold her for about an hour this way. The nurse said it is amazing how fast the babies start to grow after mommy gets to start holding them this way.

 

Look at the leg action here! She is pushing herself up with her leg and was trying to get it out from under the strap over it!

Thanks once again for all your thoughts, prayers and concerns.  Today our prayer requests are:

1. That Mylah continue to gain weight

2. That there would be no infection

3. That she continue to breathe well on her own

4. That mom and dad continue to hold up and get rest

Also, I have some wrist bands if anyone would like one just let me know. It is just a reminder to pray for her, it says "Pray for Mylah" on one side and then on the other side it says "Full of Mercy" which is what Mylah means.