We got our oxygen concentrator rental set yesterday and tried it on Vera last night.It was a big, bulky machine, larger than a desktop CPU. And as Sister Rachel had pre-empted us, it was noisy. Think fish tank motor running through the night, giving out regular sneeze-like sounds intermittently. We had to place it in another room, close the door, and run the tubing to our room.
So we got round to 12 midnight where - we hoped - Vera would be in deep enough sleep to take the little instrusion lying down. The first time, she fought it off. The second time, we managed to get it on, with daddy rocking her back to sleep. We secured it by tape on her upper cheeks as suggested by Cathy (thanks for the advice!) and hooked it around the ears.
Vera slept through the night and seemed to toss and turn less. Once or twice in the night the prongs came out of her nostrils and I put them back easily. Definitely less painful than the CPAP mask!
This morning, she didn't wake up struggling with her breathing as before. Fingers crossed tonight will be just as smooth sailing. Hopefully she'll get used to it within the next week or so.
Looking bright and well-rested this morning.
7 comments:
That is great news!! What a sweetie. I am so glad it worked out well.
Barb
Annie's mom
I am praying for good nights, but don't get upset if there are a few rough ones. I agree so much better than c-pap and way better than bi-pap. Annabel does way better sleeping soundly with the oxygen and yes is more rested the next day. She does seem to becoming dependant on it during sleep. But I guess it is better overall..You can ask the supplier of the oxygen for those round little circle tapes to place on her sweet face. I will try to take a picture tonight when I place them so you will know what I am speaking about.
So proud of Vera's achievement! I'm sure she'll get used to it and sleep better.
So happy that the O2 seems to be the ticket. You will work out the kinks and I am sure that your sweet baby girl will adjust. How fabulous for you and Ian to get some sleep as Vera gets her beauty rest!!!
Glad she's doing better..what a cutie pie!! I just want to squeeze her!! :) So sweet!!
Mathias prongs kept coming out too. We stuck the tape on his nose and the top of the prongs. It helped keep the prongs in although it does come out once in a while. ;-)
I like this shoot.. looks like she is ready to give a speech...
Jamine
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