Today Abby is 13 weeks old. She weighs 4 pounds 8 oz. Chad , Abby and I were in a THR commercial this morning promoting the NICU. It was kind of cheesy, but will be neat to show Abby when she is older. She is doing well today, breathing with only the help of a nasal cannnula. They are increasing her tube feedings so she will be able to gain weight faster. She is so cute, and already has her own little personality. I can't wait for the world to meet her. Chad got to hold her for the first time the other day. He agreed with me , that it was the most amazing feeling. She smells so good. Ethan told me yesterday that he won't fight with sister and he will help change her diaper. This weekend our family is having a baby shower for Abby. Next week, work is having one too. This is helping to make her coming home feel real now. We appreciate all the support friends and family are giving us. Yesterday, my landlord , Jenny's pastor came to pray for Abby at her bedside. We are so thankful all of the prayer lists that Abby's has been on. God truly does work miracles.
Abby is having a great day. She weighs 4 pounds 6 oz now. She was taken off CPAP and put on a nasal cannula. The Dr. was reluctant to do this , but all of the nurses and RT's thought she was ready. I talked him into giving it a try. I'm glad I did because she seems much more content now. Her HR is normal now and she isnt working as hard to breathe. Yesterday, Chad put together her new crib. He did a great job and we cant wait to put her in it. Pray that she is through the worst. We have made it almost 13 weeks now and can almost see a glimmer of light at the end of this tunnel.
March 29th Abby started dropping her heart rate and her 02 sats. She was put back on the ventilator and diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis. She was started on strong antibiotics and her tube feedings were stopped. This was heart breaking because just the day before she was on a nasal cannula and I was holding and kissing her. She remains on the ventilator today, but is doing much better. Her KUB xray shows that the necrotizing enterocolitis had resolved. Her oxygen requirements are low. She won't be able to get fed for another 5 days or so. They may try to take her off the ventilator some time this week. I always get scared when they do this because she has been reintubated four times now. Yesterday, was her brother Ethan's fourth birthday. Abby's nurse and I made a card for him with abby's foot print. He continues to ask me when can he see her. Abby is 3 pounds and 14 oz today. She looks good to me today. She is alert and her color is pink. Continue to keep her in your prayers please.
