Hello everyone, it has been a while since I have posted. Isaac is doing well. He is definitely filling out. Some of the smallest preemie clothes he is actually almost too long for. Today he weighs in at 4 lbs 10 oz. We might have a 5 pounder on our hand by the end of next week if he keeps gaining like he is. He gained 2 ounces in one day! He has been nursing very well over the past few days. Today Isaac nursed 38 ml which tire dhim out. David and I have to continually call or remind the nurses that I am coming to nurse at a certain time and ask them to give him only a snack if he is hungry an hour before I get there. That has seemed to be helping. I also asked about nipple confusion and if the bottle vs. the breast vs. the pacifier would cause any. I was told that preemies virtually never get nipple confusion. They have removed his feeding tube so he is completely feeding from his mouth! One step closer to being home!
Last night the doctor was talking about a possible blood transfusion again due to his heart rate still being elevated. The elevation is a sign of being enemic. However, I think his coloring is so much better and he doesn't look as pale. When I asked the nurse about it today she said sometimes if they give a blood transfusion too late in the game it actually hurts their development. So please believe with us that the doctors and nurses have wisdom for about what is best for him in the long run.
Isaac sure looks good. He hears our voices and opens his eyes and tries to find us. My mom and dad are here this weekend and we are getting things ready. We just got back from Babies R Us and picked up some things for when he comes home. I bought one bottle for him. The nurses suggested that I bring in a bottle that I plan on feeding him with when he is home (when David feeds him) or at the babysitters. This is so we can make sure that he is accustomed to it and the flow of the milk out of that particular nipple.
It is a beautiful weekend here in Illinois. Infact, I think after dinner tonight we will take Arianna to park to get her fill before the cold really sets in.
Have a great weekend!
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