Nothing beats sleeping in and hanging out with Sadbh all day long. I'm certainly going to miss all this when I return to work next week.
The morning was spent napping, playing on her floormat farm, some tummy time and hanging out in the back yard. We even got to Skype with my sister and her family in New Zealand. They just arrived home from their trip with us, despite having left Seattle on Monday. One of their flights was cancelled for two days, allowing them to spend time in Brisbane for a stop of sightseeing and fun.
Later in the afternoon, we took a walk to the local farmers market that is open every Friday, and despite being very tired, Sadbh did not want to miss out on any of the action.
It was a perfect afternoon for a stroll through the market and we were able to get everything we needed for dinner.
By the time we got home, Sadbh was fast asleep, so we left her in her stroller in the back yard in plain sight, rather than disturbing her.
We realized that we needed some additional produce from the market, so I set off on my bicycle and Katie watched over Sadbh.
At one point, Sadbh opened her eyes wide with a scared look on her face, and her blood oxygen level dropped below 90. Katie quickly moved her inside and started to suction her.
For some reason or other, when she tried to insert the suction catheter into Sadbh's trach, it appeared to be blocked. She had to push it in with force and then was able to suction Sadbh's airway.
Everything ended up working out ok, however it goes to show that you cannot leave your guard down whatsoever.
Thankfully, Katie's quick reaction prevented any serious respiratory distress issues for our little girl.
As we were making dinner, UPS delivered a few new items for our little princess. We received a high chair and an activity center that includes a bouncy chair. It was fun to see Sadbh in the bouncy chair, although I think she needs to grow another two or three inches be
fore she can actually touch the ground.
I cannot believe how much room is taken up by all these items, and how our past interests have been firmly replaced by toys, educational items, medical equipment and baby furniture.
Areas in the back yard that were used for beer coolers when we had BBQ's, are now designated parking spots for strollers. Going out to some of our favorite restaurants has been placed on hold, since they are too loud for us to hear Sadbh's airway.
Getting up periodically throughout the night when we do not have nurses, to make sure that Sadbh's mist collar is on correctly.
We still have storage space for the beer and wine when we have BBQ's, but it's funny how the priorities has shifted, and it's all for the best, and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Wayne, Katie and Sadbh.
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