Changes seem to be happening now! The doctor changed Victoria's feeding orders from NWA (nipple while awake) to Nq3 (nipple every 3 hours). She still has the feeding tube in, as she's not quite been awake for all her feedings, but we're getting there. Basically the difference now is that the nurses will more actively try to feed Victoria from a bottle versus just if she's awake. Now that I'm nursing more, her weight gain may slow down a little bit. Yesterday she gained 5 grams, but it was enough to push her up to 5-2.
They also discontinued Victoria's reglan (she's been getting it for reflux) the other day, and so far she seems to be tolerating her feedings well on her own.
I called the nursery this morning and was told today she's scheduled to get her Hep-B and Synagis vaccinations. Hearing test is scheduled for tomorrow... All things they do not long before baby is sent home! Just in case, Rod put the car seat in the back seat of my car yesterday. So - if for some reason we're told spur of the moment she can go home, we're ready!!!
5 comments:
YIPPEE!! She looks wonderfully content. I know you and Rod can hardly wait to have your family together at home. Glad to hear she is able to tolerate her feedings without the need for medication. Hope that continues. Love and hugs all around,Mom(Busha)
Look at the red tint in her hair. Faith and I are just checking out how her cousin Victoria is doing. She sure does like babies. We saw a baby last night that was 8 weeks old and looked huge compared to Victoria. But Victoria has grown so much and looks healthier now! Keep up the good work. Love, Mom (Penny) and Faith!
So glad that we got to talk last night. Always makes me feel so much better afterwards. Victoria looks like she's doing great and it sounds like she'll be home very, very soon!! Too cute about Rod and the carseat. Love ya, Manna
We'll keep our fingers crossed and say a few extra prayers that Victoria can go home soon. So glad to hear things are progressing along well. Love to see her pictures, she looks great. The red hair is really showing up now. Colleen
We are so happy to hear the great news. Sounds like any day now she'll be at home where she belongs. Then the fun really begins!!! :-) Say good bye to sleep. I'm sure at this point you could care less about that. By the way, Evan slept 8 hours straight Saturday night! Give her a kiss for us!
The Ross'
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