Emily lost a bit of weight today, but this is actually a good thing. She now weighs in at 1961 grams (4 lbs, 5 oz). She was given Lasix because x-rays showed some fluid build-up in her lungs. Her heart rate and respiratory rate were down today, and her O2 saturation levels were in the 90+% range for the most part. At 3 PM she took a full feed (38 cc’s) without even stopping for a break. At 6 PM she took 23 cc’s of her feed before she got tired, so she’s coordinating the sucking, swallowing and breathing well, but she just needs to develope some more reserves so she doesn’t get tired.
She was awake and alert for a good part of the day – she was playing games with Dad which included “where’d the cannula go?” and “isn’t Mommy funny?”. (She kept taking out her nasal cannula and smiling when Daddy put it back in.) She also played with some of the parts of the gym that Mommy got for her. She especially likes this gaudy thing with a brightly colored toucan that has a blue paddle which whirls around when she hits it.
Tony
Hi,
I am standing by my vote for Option C. I don’t know where you live, but its cold, so she will need a pantsuit! LOL!
Susan