GiGi had a great weekend! Because she has been tolerating full feedings of breastmilk through her oral feeding tube, the doctor ordered her PICC line to be removed. So now all of her nutrition goes right into her tummy! She has handled last week's blood transfusion very well, and was very "perky" on Saturday. It's wonderful to see her now with no IV's. She only has her feeding tube and her nasal oxygen tube... her little arms and legs are finally free! She still weighs about 2 pounds 3ounces and hopefully will begin to gain weight soon.
Surprises:
Kelly was able to hold her baby sister for the first time on Saturday! GiGi was wide-eyed & awake the whole time, and Kelly was thrilled!
Drew fed GiGi her first bottle on Saturday! The doctor and nurses had counselled us that it would be just a trial, and that it may take weeks for her to coordinate her sucking/swallowing/breathing simultaneously. Well, GiGi got right down to business and figured it all out for herself. She finished her whole bottle in 15 minutes, and even burped! She'll continue this once daily, since it requires so much more energy than the tube feedings (she needs that energy to breathe and to grow!)
Jen was able to initiate breast feeding. Although GiGi's energy was dwindling and it lasted only a few short minutes, she did a great job and Mommy was so proud of her! It will take several weeks for GiGi to master it, so we'll try it when she's up to it.
Conor had a fever Friday night, so he wasn't able to visit her. Fortunately, he's feeling better. The good news is that he learned to ride a 2-wheel bike with Drew last week!
Prayer Requests:
GiGi will undergo a head ultrasound on Tuesday, to follow-up the one from last week that showed a small bleed in her brain. Please pray for the results to confirm a reduction in the bleed. Please also pray that she continues to show no signs of neurological effects from the bleed.
Kelly and Conor have adjusted to our new "routine" fairly well. Please pray for the Lord (and us) to ensure their tanks are filled with lots of love amidst all the changes.
The Lord has revealed Himself to us over and over again in miracles on this journey! When we sought Him... He answered. He has blessed us abundantly!
"I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14: 13 - 14
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