Movin' On Up

More great news to report today. We heard rumors this morning that we might get kicked out of the ICU, and moved upstairs to "general care". I guess we're just not sick enough to hang out in the ICU anymore. Here we are sitting around waiting for rounds, so that we can officially get the good news. As you can see, they removed Vita's nose prongs. Vita has been breathing entirely on her own since 8am. Vita is quite happy to have one less tube. "Look Ma, no oxygen tank!" In other news, Vita did great on her swallow test, and she's been given authorization to begin eating food with her mouth. Here's Vita trying out a bottle (which is easier than breastfeeding at the beginning). At the beginning of each meal, we feed Vita a bit from a bottle. Vita has been doing really well with a bottle, but it takes considerable muscle coordination and stamina... so whatever Vita can't take in orally, we give to her through the feeding tube. Here's Ernie feeding Vita through the tube. Finally, here's Vita relaxing in her new bed in her new room. Although the accommodations in general care are much more comfortable, we're anxious to get back home. Soon. Very very soon.