MAY 11, 2007 - OFF THE RESPIRATOR!!!!

Oh my goodness!!! Today was the day!!! MEET MICHAEL PINCUS!!! Isn't he cute without wires and tubes and things sticking out of his head? I called the NICU at about 11 am and when Dr. Z told me that Michael was extubated, there was a shock wave going through my body. It seemed to be the busiest day at work and I only got out at 5 PM. I couldn't wait to meet my baby boy full frontal!!! Terri was very excited when I came in and she showed me the pictures she had taken right after they extubated him (this is one of the pictures). Michael didn't stop crying. He was so angry. 3 Nurses had to hold him down for the procedure.

When I was there at 5.30 PM he was still angry. I tried to calm him down, but he was just pushing my hands away. He is very strong!! He now has a C-pap (it's like prong) in his nose that is being kept in place by a hat. The hat keeps covering his eyes and he hates it :) He also pulled the C-pap out a few times when I was there. I guess he thinks he can do everything on his own now.
The night nurse, Leslie told us that she had swaddled him later on and he was sleeping. He must have been exhausted.

We are so excited. We know that the steroids have a big part in this, but it is also a huge step forward for Michael. He will not be fed for a few days as he has severe reflux and they don't want him to spit up and start all over again. So we want Michael to be strong!! We love you Michael, and we are so happy to finally see your face after 82 days!!!!!