Quick update:
Yesterday they DID put sister on the nasal cannula. She is doing well (they've already lowered the setting on it once). She had to have a blood transfusion (nothing to be alarmed about). The nurse said that this transfusion has actually helped her being off the cpap. She then had to have a diuretic because she had so much fluid going in. Again, she say this was good. If there was ANY excess fluid anywhere (including lungs) this would've gotten rid of it. She did lose a few grams because of it, but she is still 3 lb 8oz.
Today, the nurse says she is ready to start learning to suck and eat. YAY! We will see how things go and start Sunday or Monday.
It's funny (well, in that God's in control way), last night I went and talked with another mom that had her own NICU experience. We shared and compared stories, but the one thing that REALLY stuck in my mind was words of her husband. He said "It will seem really slow at first, but then all of a sudden she will take off and it will move so fast" Almost 8 weeks into this journey it finally feels like it's progressing. Which reminds me, that I really need to get to work on some things that we want done before she comes home! So thankful!!
We're glad to hear that things are improving. It will be great to see her home with her family. You guys continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Yay! Baby girl is definitely a fighter. ;o) Get to work Momma because before you know it, she will be home where she belongs. :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Speaking of which (having things done before she gets home) I'll bring your poms poms to you on Sunday at your Mom's graduation. :)
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