Addison is turning the corner!! The doctors had decided that either the tube or more probably the formula she was getting was irritating her belly. So they decided to restart her feedings but with breastmilk ONLY. They started slow at 1200 on the 19th by giving her 4mL every 3 hours. For those of you who don't know... 30mL is equal to 1oz!! So she gets tiny amounts for her little belly. As of today (the 20th), she is up to 12mL per feeding and tolerating them very well!! I was able to talk to the Dr today and he said if she continues to progress at this rate, she can hopefully have her IV's OFF by early next week!!
The next bit of good news is that her feeding amounts are high enough that tonight they are going to start putting the feedings in a bottle for her to try versus putting it through her NG tube!! If she does well with that, she will be able to start breastfeeding as well.
All the prayers are being felt!! Keep them coming!!
We are doing a happy dance for all this good news!! Loving this blog for updates. That way you won't get so sick of all my phone calls! :) Hugs
ReplyDeletefrom mother to mother :) you will enjoy the bond that breast feeding brings, and father can get the pleasure of changing the diaper afterwards :) You two are such a gift in the parent category.
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda , that is wonderful news. So glad she is doing so well. Enjoy this time with her.
ReplyDeletehope to see ya soon
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