Maria gained an ounce!
Last night Dr. Balsan ordered for her to skip her 1am feeding due to the second round of blood. I guess Maria was pretty fussy until she could have her 4am feeding. When I spoke to the nurse around 6:15am, Maria was sleeping well and feeling full. Her feedings have been reduced to 15 cc's while she's receiving blood. Stopping a feed is also common during a transfusion. However, I cannot blame Maria for being fussy...I think we all get that way when we have to skip a meal!
Her belly is looking good - not distended. She was alarming quite a bit last night, but after the 2nd transfusion began, and she was turned to her belly, they lessened. Maria does very well sleeping on her belly. I am aware, however, that when we bring her home, we are supposed to have her sleep on her back, so I'm curious to see how well that goes...but its a long way away.
For now, Maria is sleeping, back completely on room air, and looking pinker...and that's the goal.
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Thank the Lord for little victories-another ounce! You are a great mom Sara hang in there-I know it is hard for me here to think of Maria getting poked, so it has to be difficult for the two of you. Hopefully we will see improvement with the new blood, because it will make her stronger. When the mom's come we can help with the laundry, cleaning and cooking too. Then you can spend more time iwth baby.
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Hoooray!!!! Another ounce! May she continue to gain and gain and gain!
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Joe & Sara you are troopers. God is already giving you the grace & the gifts you need to raise Maria. Your love for her is what she needs to be able to relax & to con't to grow. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about little Maria! Can't wait to meet her!
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