It's tummy time!

    Today was a big day for our tiny girl! Lines are coming out and her breathing is improving. The PICC line in Charlotte's leg is still in place and in a good position, so they took out the umbilical lines in her tummy. This is great because those lines can get easily infected. Also, Charlotte didn't need any blood or platelet transfusions today. This is a good sign because that means her body was able to maintain them on her own. The really big news is that Charlotte's breathing has been improving, and so she was able to have the ventilator tube removed! She is now on a SiPap machine. SiPap is used for babies who do not have a lot of energy and get tired quickly while trying to breathe on their own. SiPAP basically gives an extra "burst of air" to her breathing patten at a set rate. This afternoon, Charlotte was able to try laying on her tummy for the first time! The nurse explained that this position will help her breathe better and make her feel more comfortable. She seemed to like it!