My Second Week
1-7 September 1997

Good Bye Jaundice, Good Bye CPAP

At the start of my second week I needed just a touch more air so they put me back on that darn CPAP. Made me look like a scuba diver. I amused myself by blowing bubbles. But I gradually grew out of it and by my 9th day I no longer needed any help filling my lungs with precious air.

My jaundice levels were up and down as well, but again the ninth day was the last day I had to wear that silly mask.

So one by one the tubes and masks were being removed. All for the best because I needed to look and feel my best for all the cuddles I was going to get ...