Another big day

Today was big for baby Ripley.  Dr. Kim came by and he took out her drain tube that went to her stomach.  He also took off the dressing on her belly to let the incision air out and heal.  Surprisingly she did not even cry much when he took the heavy tape off.  She's quite a tough gal.  Then she was given her first drink!  She had 10 ml of pedialyte.  She will continue on that today and if she does well she should get breast milk tomorrow.  Yippee!  Scott and I were also treated to her being awake for at least 20 minutes straight.  It was the first time she's been awake and had her eyes open for any period of time when we've been there.  We gave her a pep talk (not like she needed it) and told her keep up the good work.  Ripley is doing far better than anyone expected and we are so thrilled.  Dr. Kim said cautiously that if she continues to do this well and does well with milk.... she might even come home next week!!!

Ripley with that startled look.

Dr. Kim taking checking her out.

After he removed the dressing.

Her first drink of Pedialyte.

I think she likes it!

Relaxing after her big day.