Birth + 6: Mommy's Surprise

To our surprise and delight, Oliver was 'extubated' today... in other words, his breathing tube was removed and he was placed on a much gentler nasal cannula breathing device. Not only did he move a step closer to breathing unassisted, he was allowed to leave his incubator and rest in Mommy's arms for the first time! Mom and Oliver spent about an hour bonding over, I assume, their mutual love for Adoring Husband/Father.


Oliver attempted to verbalize his pleasure by singing the Carolina fight song but, being a little hoarse from the breathing tube, he sounded more like a baby pterodactyl. The tune was off and he had trouble enunciating all the words, but it was music to my ears nonetheless.

If all goes well, Daddy's turn comes tomorrow. I think I'm going to need a sleeping pill to get any rest tonight!