Lemme do this before I forget:

March 30, 2010

March 31, 2010

Now that that's out of the way, I have pretty good news from Emma's sleep doctor...but before I tell you, let me give you a word of caution: Emma's sleep apnea isn't FIXED.  We won't know IF it's fixed for at least another 9 to 12 months.  But here's the good news: Dr. Gault is really pleased with how Emma is doing on the BiPAP.  The machine has a modem that can be used to download results directly to the doctor's office and to our insurance company (they want to make sure we're actually using it since they're paying for it).  Dr. Gault was amazed at how diligent we have been this early in the game.  I guess most parents get frustrated and take the darn thing off.  We have done that, but only after we reached our nightly time goal.  Dr. Gault was also very pleased with how well Emma breathed on the machine.  When she does breathe in synch with the machine, the machine is totally doing its job.  Apparently, every night is getting better in terms of how Emma "gives in" to the rhythm of the machine.  On top of that, she slept for 6 hours with the mask on for two nights in a row and 8 HOURS LAST NIGHT!  Let's be clear: one of those nights was pure hell, but the other two weren't that bad.

After Dr. Gault's appointment, we took Emma for her one-year pictures.  Even though she had not had a morning nap (which she always has, even if it's only 20 minutes), she was GREAT.  Makes me wonder how much of that can be attributed to the better quality sleep...Dr. Gault told me to be on the lookout today for any improvements in behavior or lethargy.  After 2:00, she was very tired and fought sleep for a very, very long time.  But this evening, we went to Chic-fil-a for a Fluor-sponsored American Heart Association fundraiser, and Emma was very lively later than she usually is.  We hung out with our friends Zack and Kristen, who very sweetly loved on Emma.  All in all, a very good day.