Madeline had a good day yesterday. She continues on her full feedings (6 mLs) and the upside I failed to mention yesterday is that because she's on her full amount, the IV PICC line is no longer providing any nourishment. This means that assuming today goes well, that line in her arm is coming out! One less wire for our little girl is going to be really nice for her and us. She's also graduating over to the high oxygen flow from the ram cannula today or tomorrow which is another good sign that her lungs are growing and doing so well. So much good news always makes me nervous but I'm going to enjoy today and be cautiously optimistic for tomorrow and take it from there.
When Kristen went in yesterday, our nurse for the day debunked the notion that we could no longer do kangaroo while she's in isolation. So we both got to kangaroo with her again yesterday for the time in what feels like forever. Even though I actually prefer when she's swaddled just because that lets me see her, it's totally different and awesome to hold her that close. Grandma and Grandpa Esch got their last visits with her before heading back to Cincinnati and she behaved nicely for them. It's always a treat for us to watch the joy of being with Madeline through someone else's eyes and we were happy to share that with them.
Praying for these days to keep up and let's get her up to 2 kilograms in no time!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a joy it was to spend time with the three of you this weekend. What a difference 2 1/2 weeks makes. Madeline is doing so well! Grandpa and I will continue to keep all of you in our constant thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful family the three of you make! It is hard to believe you and Kristen have only been parents for less than three weeks. Your love and concern for making sure Madeline gets exactly what she needs each day make me so proud.
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