The First 24 - Holding On

-Daniel made it through the first 24 hours which seems to be the most critical time in a preemie's life. He is on a ventilator to assist with his breathing, he was started out at 60% oygen and is now down to 40%. He has been breathing above the ventilator which is a very good sign that his lungs are functioning. Daniel's blood sugar was low but they were able to get it elevated and under control pretty quickly. Daniel is jaundice (very common in preemies) and is being treated with phototherapy.
-Jenny (aka Mommy) was very sick last night and was not able to see Daniel. She woke up this morning ready to see her boy. One of her favorite nurses (Peri) helped Jenny get cleaned up and took her to see her baby boy. Nanny was there too for this very special time. Daniel's nurse (Carol) was so kind, sweet and passionate with explaining everything to Jenny.
-Nanny had to go back to Savannah this afternoon, she did not want to leave and has plans to return on Saturday with Pop-Pop. Richard (aka Daddy) is staying at the hospital tonight and Pam (aka Granny) is planning to come tomorrow to meet Daniel and stay with Jenny.
-Daniel has been struggling with his breathing tonight. His nurse (Laura) said the nursery had been busy today and all the activity seemed to stress him out. They moved all the crying babies to another party of the nursery and Laura told everyone that "Daniel's area" must be kept quiet. Daniel is only a day old and already ruling the world. (Laura, thank you for watching out for our little man.)