Emma is up to taking 1/2 of two feeding per day by mouth (a total of 60 mLs out 480 mLs). She is learning pretty fast. Still the biggest challenge is keeping her awake. Her jaundice levels seem to be stabilizing and as of last night she was up to 5 pounds, 5ounces. She will be evaluated again tomorrow for bottle feeding. It is easier for preemies to breast feed than bottle feed because they have a hard time controlling the flow of milk from the bottle.
It is amazing how much goes into the evaluation. There is checking for tone in her neck, reflexes in her tongue, and the all important can she suck, stop, swallow, take a breath, then start over. She can do the first 2 pretty good, and then she gets a little overwhelmed. Please keep Emma in your thoughts and prayers. This is her biggest, and the only hurdle keeping her in the hospital. It is amazing how resilient babies are and how fast they grown and learn. We are so thankful Emma is healthy.
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I'm glad she's growing!! She is in my prayers daily. I can't wait until she gets to go home with you both.
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