Guess What?

We are happy to report that Zoe is now over 4 lbs! 4 lbs. 1.6 oz.! We felt like we would never make it to this point, but she did it. We also had some other exciting news today. The docs had been talking about getting her off CPAP next week; however, this morning when we went to the hospital, they not only had her off CPAP, but they were trying her on nasal canula instead of vapotherm. Vapotherm is still pressurized air, but a step down from CPAP. Nasal canula is just enriched air with oxygen, no pressure. This is a gigantic step for Zoe - it means she is doing all of the work to inflate her lungs. We are trying not to get too excited about this because it is a good possibility she will have to be put on vapotherm when she tires out, but we are really glad they decided to try her on it. She is much more comfortable as she doesn't need to wear the mask and helmet. What a relief for her to get that thing off of her face. We will keep you all posted on how she does off the CPAP. Wish her luck and strong lungs!