So I spent my first day away from little Ella today. Sunday late afternoon I came home from the hosptial and we had dinner as a family and put the girls to bed and then Lance came back to hospital to stay the night with Ella while I stayed at home and then he stayed all day until about dinner time this evening. It was amazing to me when I walked in tonight to see her because she already looks different to me. Her swelling has gone down even more, so it's easier to see her face and she was TRYING to open her eyes a little bit.
And she is making progress. It's really looking like tomorrow they will be able to wean her off the vent. They took the billi light off today. They started feeding her a little bit of milk today and so far it's seemed to go okay. We'll see by the end of tonight if she starts having stool in her diapers then we'll know she's digesting the milk okay. Her oxygen levels have stayed around 22-25% today and she's been very calm and relaxed. They are still having to suction her out quite a bit to get rid of all the secretions from the infection but that is a good thing because it means she's getting better.
My Mom is officially coming on Thursday which we are very excited about and Maddi turns 2 tomorrow! Happy Birthday Maddi. :)
3 comments:
Oh my goodness, where have I been? I swear I checked your blog the other day, it seems, but I guess not! Congrats on Ella, she looks wonderful for being in the NICU! I can't wait to see more pics of her without all the bells and whistles.
Leah was in the NICU, although not for very long, but I understand how stressful and draining it is. And all the things you learn! And then you forget it all when its over. Thank goodness for great doctors, amazing machines, and medicine! I hope she gets strong enough to come home soon!
Congrats again!
She's looking better. She's the best of the worst. (That's what me sister kept telling me) and she really is. They only get better. Hang in there guys.
Hey Lance and Kathleen! Congrats of the arrival of little Ella. What a surprise! Jordan and I haven't stopped thinking about you guys since we heard that she arrived so early. Jackson came at exactly the same time (34 weeks) and we had to experience a lot of what you guys are going through right now. It's no fun to have a baby in the NICU. We have been praying for you and are sure thinking about little Ella a lot. Jordan wants to give Lance a call, but doesn't have his number. Email him jordangarder@hotmail.com. Take care! Jordan and Cassie
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