Emily now weighs 2050 grams, or 4 lbs, 8 oz. We’re well on track for 5 lbs by Thanksgiving! Her ROP is still stage 2 in both eyes, but is now regressing in both. The eye doctor says she’s ‘boring’. Yesterday was a little rough on Emily. Her nose got clogged again; her oxygen requirements started to creep up and she started having more bradys, so Mommy pushed the nurse practitioner for her to get the oxyhood. The NP finally relented, but would not allow Emily to get oxygen through the hood, only humidity. That seemed to do the trick – she was much better overnight. Her nurse said that she suctioned Emily and got some boogies but that she didn’t bleed this time. Her oxygen requirements are also down a bit. Her nurse said that Emily took a full bottle for her 3 AM feed this morning. (!), so it looks like she’s getting the hang of this ‘eating’ thing.
Tony
“Boring” must be just about the best news to hear! Emily is a beautiful little girl.
It’s so wonderful to hear continuing good news about Emily everyday. I vote for outfit D and hope she gets to wear one of the choices VERY soon! I know that I will suffer withdrawal when that day comes but it will be a Praise God day for sure. Take care, Rowena
Woohoo, Emily is boring to her doctors!!! That is such great news…you keep it up little girl! I say Option E!
Cheers,
Susan