Eye-solation

Well, it's been a pretty eventful couple of days. Thursday we decided to stay home, figuring that Sophie had been doing so well and we needed a break. Kie called to check on her, and they said that she was in isolation because she had contracted an eye infection from the water in her CPAP. I was really worried that this infection would be a setback, or that it was the start of the scary stuff we had managed to evade so far. On the rollercoaster ride of having a preemie, I didn't know if this was a little dip or a slow approach to a huge downward plunge. We were really concerned and felt a little guilty for not being there for her.

Friday we went up and met with Bonnie, her day nurse, (who is amazing) who let us know that Sophie had NO problems, just a simple eye infection that wasn't a big deal and that we get the bonus of having her in a private room. Sophie had been moved from her spot in the NICU (which is kind of like a ward with 2 beds on each side) to a private room in the back of her "pod" (which is how they refer to the wards). She has her own sink and table and a window with a view. We have to wear gowns when we go in (to keep from bringing any bacteria into the rest of the pod).

Other than the gowns and the new room assignment, nothing much was different. We were really pleased to see that she was doing so great. She's just getting some antibiotic ointment put on her eyes to stop the infection. She didn't seem bothered in the least...she didn't even seem to have any yuck in her eye. She has gained 62 grams since her last weigh-in...she hit 1110 grams! They told us that when she gets to 1200 they will try her off the CPAP again. She really looks so much bigger and sturdier. She is getting dimples on her knees and a pudgy face. She has way fewer spells of apnea so we think she will do great when she's breathing on her own.

We got to do bathtime and cuddle for a long time. We helped nurse Marion (our favourite) with washing and drying. Enjoy the video....we enjoyed our time so much.