We were thrilled to find out yesterday from Emmy's day nurse, Carla, and Dr. Brawley that they had decided to let her try her 3 p.m. feeding from a bottle and she did GREAT! Carla said they would probably do a bottle feeding every 12 hours, but when we called to check on her last night, her night nurse had given her the 9 p.m. feeding on it, and after talking to Kim, today's nurse, it sounds like she's had most every feeding since then from a bottle because she's handling the nipple so well. We are absolutely thrilled! Of course, we should have known with her genes she'd be a good little eater.
I just called to check on her and they increased her feedings after rounds this morning from 3 to 5 ccs every 3 hours. She handled the increase well by bottle at noon, so they are going to let us feed her at 3:00. I can't wait!
She is still under the bili light for her jaundice. We thought they might be able to take the 2nd light off today (she was under two lights for a couple of days, but she's down to one), but she's still has to be under them. That's okay, but we'll be glad when she's done because then we can hold her more.
Really, she is just doing so well. Thank you Dr. Larson for making the best call for her health last week! We are so blessed to have such a healthy baby, especially for all she endured to get here.
I hope that today's feeding goes well! I cannot wait (but will) to meet little Emmy! She is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAt this rate, she will be going home VERY soon! I'm so glad she is a hungry girl!
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