Today was the best day ever! When I walked into the NICU with my mom this morning Cooper's nurse excitedly motioned us over to his isolette. They had just removed his intubation tube and he was on oxygen prongs! I was so surprised and excited to finally see his cute mouth for the first time. Cooper did so well with his breathing today:)
Shortly after that, the doctors, nurse, nurse practitioners, dietitian and respiratory therapist came by for rounds. Cooper had a great night, was tolerating his breast milk feedings, and still receiving caffeine. He has been on antibiotics from his surgery, and they planned to wean him off of those today. His rash also looked SO much better! Overall it was all very encouraging news. At the end of rounds our wonderful nurse asked the doctor if we could hold Cooper today. The neonatalogist said yes! I was surprised and thrilled... I hadn't planned on holding him for at least a few more days.
Taylor left campus and got to the hospital quickly, and we were both able to do skin to skin with Cooper. When the nurse placed him on my chest I instantly felt another wave of immense love for our sweet boy. Physically, he is tiny, but his spirit radiates so strongly. We had a blissful two hours holding him, and it was an experience we will never forget! We're so grateful for the incredible day we had. Thank you all so much for your prayers and love for our sweet Coop:)
It's amazing how such a small person can change you do much huh? Totally changed my understanding of the plan of salvation and our Heavenly Father's love. Hang in there, and keep enjoying it they grow up so fast!
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