We went to Sick Kids today for a follow up with the Respiratory Medicine team. The doctor told us that the overnight room air oximetry test showed a good result. Also Emilia is breathing fine and growing well, being very healthy overall. At long last, Emilia got an OK to be off low flow oxygen. The doctor said she didn't need to be on the low flow or the pulse oximeter monitor any more. 8 months afer her birth, she is finally allowed to be free from saturation monitoring and oxygen equipment. My husband and I were so excited, even though that was what we were expecting to hear at the appointment.
Today certainly was a big day for us... having been disappointed in the past when Emilia couldn't get off the low flow, while in the NICU, for such a miniscule amount of extra oxygen. I was so sad to bring her home on oxygen but luckily she managed to come off of it in 3 months since she came home. Way to go, Emilia!!
Emilia was born on May 31, 2011, at 25 weeks and 5 days in gestational age. She came home on October 21, 2011 after spending 143 days in the hospital. Today she's a thriving, happy baby who continues to amaze us every single day. This blog records the journey of our miracle baby.
Congratulations! Wonderful news!
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