The best face ever!
These pictures have to be some of the cutest that I have ever seen...of course i'm a little biased, but still one month old and she already knows the face to get whatever she wants. BK weighs in today around 2 pounds and 12 ounces. She is gaining about an ounce a day when averaged out, and this is exactly what the doctor's want. They have tried to take her oxygen off again...however, this time instead of taking the nasal cannula off of her they just turned the oxygen off and put it on top of her nose...she has done fine with this so far. When they try to take it off completely, she drops her O2 sats, funny isn't it? I guess maybe its a security blanket or something? But at any rate she is off the oxygen again. Her feedings have increased to 23 cc's/every 2 hours. She has shown some real interest in sucking when it is getting close to time to turn the feedings on, and that is a good sign!! She took the pacifier for 20 minutes on monday...not quite ready to try a bottle but we're making some real progress. Biggest news of the day: We moved into a private step-down room...WHOO HOO! She is still in the NICU, but the room we're in is private now with a television and just allows us to spend more time with her even if we're not holding her. She is having a follow-up brain ultrasound today. She had one when she was 1 week old and everything was normal...its standard procedure for preemies to have another one at one month of age. The doctors don't expect to find anything abnormal, but that just want to keep an eye on things. Will let yall know when we get the results. God is so Good!
Prayer requests: That Briley Kate will remain free from infections, that she will keep gaining weight, that the ultrasound will yield positive results, and wisdom for the doctors and nurses that care of our little girl. Our hearts continue to ache for Layla and while each day gets a little better, there are many days that are not. The Lord holds her now... He cradles her and sings to her. She couldn't be in better hands and yet my hands ache to hold her. Please pray that God will continue to heal.
Keep growing baby girl...momma can't wait till you're home with her!
3 comments:
Praying for good results today! What precious pictures.
The 3rd and 4th photos are absolutely adorable!! Still praying for weight gain and healthy immune system.
We have been praying for you all and can't wait until you are able to have Briley Kate home with you. Much love!
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