So today the other two babies in Gesina's "pod" that had seizures were gone. They got to go home and while I'm a bit jealous, the nurse assured me that time spent in the NICU is not related to the babies outcomes and/or prognosis. So after giving myself a pep talk, I focused on the fact that Gesina will spend as much time in the NICU as she needs. Today she slept the whole time I was there but I got to hold her and she is doing really well on the bottle feedings. She is now taking about 55-60 ml of her 100 ml feedings by bottle. That is a big deal and we are all pretty excited.
Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be in the negative temps so I'm not sure I'll make it in to see her. Adrian is determined but I'm a bit worried as my check engine light is now on and his change the oil light has been on for a week or more. We need the weather to straighten up so we can take care of all these random life issues now that the holidays are over. Time to catch up on all that we've let go during the beginning of this journey so we can start to think about when Gesina will be home!
Another positive day! YAY for the bottle:) I hope her taking a pacifier will help her with the bottle too...keeping the muscles in her mouth strengthening can only be more good! Lol, yep those lil life hiccups have to be done now and again...but it's completely understandable, you've both had an enormous journey the last month, then add Holidays and ridiculous weather...I personally, am thankful Gesina is doing well enough to acknowledge these things:) Your lives are beginning to find a balance of sorts. And That...is most definitely a good thing!
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe! Gesina is snug as a bug in a rug, with pacifier :) Yay!
ReplyDeleteCall me if you have any car problems on the road on the record cold day tomorrow (or anytime).
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