Evelyn is no longer under light therapy because her bilirubin levels are in the normal range. They will retest in a couple days to make sure that level isn't going back up. She is also eating a lot more than we had originally thought. Today, she is receiving 7 cc's every 3 hours and that will go up tonight to 10 cc's every 3 hours (10 cc = 1/3 ounce). Of course, this still is not a lot of food, but much more than the 1 cc she was getting a couple days ago. The schedule is to continue increasing her feeds by 3 cc's every day and see how she tolerates it. She also gained weight since yesterday, up another 10 grams. She now weighs 970 grams. This is still less than her birth weight of 1020 grams, but she's gaining as expected.
Here's Colette holding her hand.We got to see another diaper change and feeding today. Right now, they are only changing her diaper every 6 hours so as not to stimulate her too much. By next week, they'll likely start changing her diaper every 3 hours. Next Tuesday is also a big day because she will be 1 week old and will get her first bath!
8 comments:
Wow, a blog, with all this going on- this is a great way for us all who care about you to be in the loop. This is officially my first blog.....so far so good!
That is some fantastic and exciting news about Evelyn, she truly is a survivor- as you all are!
Hey you guys - glad to see your blog, have been thinking about you all weekend. So happy to see Evelyn is doing great. How are you Colette? Keep us posted.
Thank you so much for doing this for those of us who worry! She's bigger than I thought she would be. I'm so glad to hear all of the great things she is doing!
Hi colette, Roger, and family,
Congratulations on your tiny girl. She sounds and looks amazing! Thanks for letting us know and showing pictures. Colette, I'll try to give you a call later this week. Have your other 2 girls gotten to see Evelyn?
Glad to know everyone is doing well.
Erin Harrington and family.
How awesome!! Thanks for leaving this blog! She looks wonderful. We are super excited for your family.
I can see God's hand on your little Evelyn, not just yours!! It's nice to be able to get current info on her, so we can pray more specifically. She IS bigger than I thought! Thank you, God for the internet!!
Candy
Hi guys! Glad to hear things are going so well. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Kurt & Gwen
Little Evelyn is showing just how amazing she is already! Thank you for starting this blog. Will keep you all in our prayers.
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