We were forewarned that NICU life can be one step forward and two steps back. Thankfully, Ryland has been such a trooper during her stay and we haven’t had to encounter that much. 

Overnight, Ryland had a series of desats (oxygen drops). Her head circumference measurements also hadn’t increased since last week. These two things were showing the care team that Ryland needs to be monitored for the desat and the weight gain for another day. Although mommy and daddy were heartbroken, we feel much better after a nap. 

Since rounds this morning, Ryland has had two sets of Brady spells (drop in heart rate). Because of these, combined with last nights desats, Ryland is back on a 3-5 day spell watch. We are grateful to be in the right place for her to be monitored and are hoping for continued rest for mommy and daddy the next few days. We are also relieved that we didn’t go home and then have to be readmitted.

Ryland is a trooper and we will continue to stay strong for her! Please continue to include her in your prayers for no more spells, some good weight gain, and... this is silly... but a good 💩! 

With love,

Macae and Michael 

Ps- enjoy the bath pics