I didn’t want that thing in my mouth anyway!

Pip Squeak was finally successful at removing her breathing tube after multiple attempts. Unfortunately, Pip Squeak also ripped some skin off of her cheek where the tube was taped to her face and now she has a nice little scab from that. The nurse was able to remove the rest of tape without damaging any of Pip Squeak’s skin.

We’re back on c-pap for now and on *drum roll please* ROOM AIR! That’s right, no extra oxygen. The doctor ordered some blood work because he thinks Pip Squeak might have an infection and he started another round of antibiotics just to be on the safe side.

Edit: I forgot to add that they upped her feeds to 5ccs every three hours. I am hopeful that Pip Squeak will grow into being a piggy. Pip Squeak also had a bowel movement yesterday for the first time. Currently, she’s under the bili lights because she’s not quite pooping enough just yet. We think that with her feeds going up and with her being able to keep them down that she should be having regular BMs soon. Pip Squeak has lost a little bit of weight and is down to 2lbs 12oz from her birthweight of 3lbs 1oz. The UVA line that had been put in was removed this afternoon and we’re hoping that maybe later on tonight we’ll be able to hold her for a while. Pip Squeak is on some Trophamine and fat emulsions to supplement her nutrition.