That's More Like It

Now this is more like it! Maria wearing normal clothes that make her look like a little girl! She got to wear her own hat last night, which fits better because its a preemie size. She could only wear the coat portion of one of her preemie outfits (from Melissa), but it looked actually more like a shirt-dress! Now if I could find a preemie belt to cinch at the waist and some nice tights...no, that would be too reminiscent of the 80's.

Last night there were two emergencies that came into the NICU. The place was absolutely bustling! We decided to stay with Maria longer than usually last night because of it. If Maria became upset, or cried, we were afraid that no one would hear her, or if they did, that they would not be available to attend to her.

She had a great night cuddling with Joe. She didn't alarm and slept peacefully and deeply - all on her cannula!

Maria turns 33 weeks old today! The nurse manager told me yesterday that most of their babies go home between 35-37 week and that it's not unusual for babies to be under 5 lbs, still. That's too soon! I'm too nervous!! But I also think that if Maria goes home in that window, it'll be toward the end. She has far too many milestones to cross, first. Besides, one day at a time, right??

Dr. Balsan is back and is steadily increasing her feedings (no surprise, there!). She should be up to 30 cc's by this afternoon - that's a full ounce! Let's pray that she can tolerate it.