Aerin still hasn't gone over 30% oxygen! She's getting good sleep, which is essential to her growth. Her bilirubin is slowly creeping back up, so she may have to go under the lamp again. No one is surprised and I'm not upset about it. She's comfortable under the lamp, especially now that she's big enough that the eye shades fit her properly (they were much too big when she was born).
Some of you may have noticed that Aerin is in a different isolette. She has "graduated" from the Giraffe, which is bigger than the one she's in. She isn't intubated and only has one line and her g-tube, which is much less equipment than the less stable babies. The g-tube has been switched from her mouth to her nose. She kept spitting and pulling it out of her mouth and she hates having it put back in. She won't be able to pull it out of her nose, which will mean less stress for her. Also, some people have asked why her cannula is so tight across her face. That is partly because her cheeks have filled out, but mostly because it has to be tight to keep the prongs in her nose. It's not painful or uncomfortable for her and it keeps the prongs in.
Today is bath day again. Tuesdays and Fridays are my favorite days of the week.
2 comments:
Awwww...what a strong girl! She already knows what she doesn't like.
Where is the post for Saturday?
We really enjoy and look forward to hearing about Aerin Amelia, and seeing her pictures also.
Hope she is doing well.
Blessings,
Alan A.
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