Monday, February 6, 2012

NICU Day 19 (December 26th)

Overall, Noelle was stable today, but she has dropped 20 grams again putting her down to 14.8 oz.  This was the main focus of the doctors today as they are trying to get her over this plateau and get her caloric intake increased so that she starts gaining weight and growing.  It is a lot of adjustment back and forth with various fluids she is receiving along with the breastmilk so we are praying for wisdom for the doctors and good reception for Noelle of all her fluids so that she gets the most out of them and can start growing.  She also had to receive blood transfusion today as her hemoglobin was low again.  She did have a heart murmur as well, but they are suspicious it is due to the anemia from her low hemoglobin so hopefully that clears up with the transfusion.  Jill was able to hold her again for a short time tonight which was a special blessing~each time is a special treat and never long enough, so we are grateful for each minute that we are able to enjoy that with her.  So overall she is stable but really needs to grow.  Thank you for your continued prayers.  We hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!

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