After what I would call a successful nursing session yesterday afternoon, we (Rod and I and the nurse) decided that Victoria should still get half of her regular feeding, just to make sure she got enough. So... her ordered amount to get at a feeding when we're not there is 36cc's. The nurse put 15cc's into a bottle, and Rod got to give Victoria her first real bottle feeding. Not only did she down the 15cc's, but another 15 after that! So her appetite is growing!
Since I gave the okay to bottle feed when we're not there, the doctor wrote an order to bottle feed her while she's awake (if she's sleeping, they'll still feed her through the tube). I spoke with her nurse after Victoria's next feeding, and she had been awake and took the entire amount by bottle!
This is a huge step in the right direction for all of us. I think maybe I'm starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel!
Weight gain update: up another 40 grams last night, to 4 lbs, 8 oz!
6 comments:
Yahoo! Yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Great picture of Daddy feeding his daughter.If Victoria keeps growing like this she'll be 5lbs when we see her on Friday.
Love,Mom(Busha)
What a great picture! She sure is a hungry girl! Keep stuffing her full and fattening her up. Hope to see you Saturday unless there is a storm which they are calling for. Love, Mom (Penny)
Great picture! She'll be home before you know it. We can't wait. Colleen
Wow,
It looks like the wait for the weight will be over shortly.
Nice teamwork guys!
CU
Hey guys...
Life has been throwing you some curve balls in these past few months-- but at the end of the day, you have a BEAUTIFUL miracle waiting for the day she can come home! :) She is the luckiest little girl to have two strong and wonderful parents looking after her...
All three of you, are always in our thoughts...
Kristen i hope that the "get well soon" basket put a smile on your face....We hope to be able to see you soon!!! ...always, vicki, chad and caiden... :)
See previous comment. (ie. "Whoop!")
- Jeff
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