Today Elsie is two weeks old, and exactly thirty weeks gestational age. She tolerated the transfusion well yesterday and they have started her back on breast milk at two CCs every three hours.
I got to hold her again today, and got Daddy to get a better pic of the isolette and me sitting beside it so y'all can get a better idea of what it is like. Once they get her settled on my chest I have to hold her for at least an hour. Not only is it totally awesome to hold my daughter, but the NICU has the most comfortable chairs! I need to find out where they get them, and determine if we can have one for the nursery at home. I love sitting in them.
There are now four sets of twins in the NICU. The newest set arrived yesterday afternoon, and were born at 26 weeks. Both girls are bigger than Elsie. We giggled when the nurses asked their parents what their names were, and they said "we'll have them by the end of the day, we are still discussing." The nurses laughed and said "no pressure, we'll just call them Baby A and Baby B until you've decided." Their Dad proudly announced their names this afternoon while we were there for our evening visit.
Elsie's "roomie" is going home tomorrow. We are so happy for the baby and her family. They have been so sweet every time we've seen them. It is inspiring to see parents that have worked hard with the NICU nurses to get their child ready to go home; actually get to take their little girl home with them.
Love Y'all,
Ellen
Good news Ellen, glad you are able to be comfy when visiting little sweetie pie. Love her dark hair! She's got about as much as Jimmy - 20 lbs or 2 lbs --- hair is a good thing :o)
ReplyDeleteYou will probably make lots of good friends in the hospital.
We are keeping you in our prayers. lots of love.
That must be the most wonderful feeling having her lying on your heart! Can't wait for Ryan to hold her.....he'll be such a great Dad....he had a good example!
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