Major accomplishment today! Ryleigh has been getting 1 to 2 bottles daily for about a week now. Each time she takes 10 to 25 mL...depending how awake she is. Last night, she had no interest in her bottle and slept instead of eating. Daddy and I were both a bit discourages when she only drank 5 mL, because she has to show interest in our to get more bottle feedings in a day.
Today, I made it to the NICU in time for Ryleigh's 11:00 am feeding. I like being able to be there at least one time during the day to feed her. She made Mommy and Daddy so proud! She was awake today...eyes wide open. Ryleigh drank her entire bottle for the very FIRST time today...40mL...the most she has ever taken from a bottle. Yay!! Go, Ryleigh!!
Please continue to keep Ryleigh in prayer. We have a few more things to cross off our list in order for baby girl to come home. I believe getting to 6-8 bottles a day will be the toughest milestone for us.
Milestones to accomplish:
__Turn bed (isolette) temperature down to 25 and maintain body temp. for 24 hours, and then move to bassinet. She is currently at a temp. of 25.3! Almost there.
__Remove vapotherm and go strickly on room air. She is currently on 2 liters of vapotherm. After a few days, she should be ready to come off of vapotherm.
__Take 6 to 8 bottles a day...remembering to suck, swallow, and breathe all at the same time.
__NO SPELLS (drop in oxygen and/or heart rate)!!
Our little miracle is a fighter. She is now 4 lbs. 8 oz., that is DOUBLE her birth weight! We are so proud and amazed at Ryleigh's progress. We pray she will be home with us in a few weeks.
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