Incredibly, Aerin didn't go higher than the 20's in her oxygen percentage all day today. Even when we took her out of her isolette for kangarooing, she didn't need to go higher. That's amazing, considering that the transfer can be a bit stressful. She gets hiccups for the first minute or so of kangarooing, which is just adorable. It's completely normal and helps to strengthen her diaphram.
We did kangaroo care a bit differently today. Aerin's nurse, Lisa, put the chair in a reclining position and I laid down with her. It was extra nice for me because I felt her weight and movements so much more. Aerin was very unhappy to be put back in her isolette when I had to pump and cried a little. Lisa was thrilled that she has the energy and lung power to cry the way she did. It is still upsetting for me when she cries, but it no longer sends me to the verge of hysteria.
Dr. Dhande stopped by briefly to tell me how pleased he is with Aerin's progress. She'll go up to 14 cc's with her feeds this evening.
3 comments:
Oh! So CUTE with the GIANT BINKIE!
She is just loving that thing, isn't she? Look at her hold it in! *dies of cuteness*
Yay for Aerin! She is getting to be such a big girl! I'm so glad her time on Earth so far has been easier than it could have been. For all your sakes. :) She is truly a living testament to the power of prayer.
-Anne/kq
Oh my goodness I can't imagine what it's like for you to hold her the idea of her having hiccups just made me tear up, it's the little things like that that are so precious.
You guys remain in our thoughts and prayers. We love you little Aerin!
Adrian/belle
She is so beautiful. It sounds like she is doing really well. Before you know it she'll be 10 years old and you'll be fighting with her to get her to go to bed at a decent hour (the scene at my house tonight with my NICU baby). She is a lucky girl to have such devoted parents!
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