We are doing great! Tired of course but that is just part of being a mommy and daddy. Scott has been her since monday night and will go home tomorrow, he has been doing an excellent job of daddy duty, changing lots of diapers.
Lila's biliruben levels were low enough to turn off the lights and if they stay low, or don't increase another day, the patches to hold on the goggles can come off her face. This also means we can hold her for more than half and hour every three hours. She is maintaining her own temperature, her eating is excellent, and my milk is plentiful enough to avoid formula. Hooray for the waking up every three hours to pump:)! We are actually being moved to a different part of the hospital. Although we won't have as much space or privacy, this is actually a step up for Lila.
The main issue being monitored now is apnea, which is present in more than 80% of babies born preterm. Please focus your prayers for no bouts of apnea related to the central nervous system. Treatment will basically depend on what happens between now and the end of the weekend. She has to go for five days without any spells before she can get home. If she does have them, even one, she may get treated with caffeine and have to wear an oxygen monitor when she gets home.
Hope everyone is well!
Something is wrong with picture upload so those will just have to come later... and they are some cute ones darn it.
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