Anna Report 4/9/2004
Yet another day of progress!
She gained no weight in the last 24 hours, but lost none either. Though when you consider that she is totally on milk/water and no IV to double up on fluids and nutrients, she is doing very well.
Big surprise today – Nurse commented that Anna was a “little pistol” this afternoon (ha-ha). She was finally able to calm her down by giving her a bottle. The cool thing – she actually nursed the entire bottle (18cc) and had no troubles with it! Theoretically, she is still a week+ from being at the “magic” gestational age to even start the swallow/nurse skill.
She is now at 70% milk at 18cc per feeding (every 3 hours).
She also was more alert that we have seen her. She kept her eyes open nearly the entire time we held her. She also is pushing herself up and moving herself around, both the incubator and when we hold her.
Amazing! Praise God!
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