Rebecca has been adding the grams on. Yesterday she gained 50 grams - so she is now 3.6 lbs. Even though this daily weight was good they want her weekly gain to average 30 grams a week. Last week her weight gain was only 15 grams. Because of this they are toying with the idea of giving her more TPN (calories) through an IV. The downfall to this decision is that she may end up getting fluid on her lungs because of the extra fluid they would be giving her. This seems to be the constant dilemma that we have been facing her entire life - you want to do things for her to grow her but because of her heart they are limited on what they can do.
I was able to hold her for about 2 hours today!! She also was looking cute today with her bow on.
Joanna conquered a milestone today - she was taken off of the CPAP and put on a regular nasal cannula for an hour today to see how she did. She did excellent. They call this windowing her onto the nasal cannula and they will continue adding more time that she is on the nasal cannula until they are comfortable that she will not tire out. They will most likely allow her to do two hours tomorrow since she did so well. She currently weighs 2lbs 12 oz.
They are so precious!! Rebecca looks so sweet with her little bow. Happy 1 month birthday little girls!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1 month birthday! They are absolutely precious. We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Angela, I love the bow in Rebecca's hair. I also can't believe how great Joanna is doing. She looks so much more comfortable without that gigantic CPAP. I will continue to pray for Rebecca and her growth issues. They are so precious. Andi has their pictures up with their birthdays outside of the church nursery (like she has had with other babies). I didn't know if you went by that on Sunday and saw them. I thought it was sweet.
ReplyDeleteGo Joanna, way to go. Such sweet babies, glad they are doing so well. So glad to see you the other day, we miss you!
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