Dad got to hold Chloe for about an hour and he was very happy that day. Chloe was not very alert as she normally was, but this was a tired time for her.
We do not know when she is coming home, but we do know that this day brought her closer. This day has been a major milestone for little Chloe (3 lbs 9 oz) that should be remembered.
Chloe today, had a major spit-up episode, but that is a baby thing.
Chloe weighs 3 lbs 9.6 oz. She now has plenty of baby fat compared to her birth.
Chloe is
having problems with using the bottle. To use the bottle Chloe must
develop the skills of sucking, swallowing and breathing. Once these
skills have been developed then they must be coordinated. This is a
complex thing for term babies let alone for a little preemie.
When Cheryl was feeding Chloe this day, she had a Bradycardia
(heart stop) incident which caused the nurse to run over and vigorously
rub Chloe's back to get her heart back to beating. This is common
when little ones start on the bottle. Chloe will learn ,it will just
be a matter time. I asked the nurse if there were any courses that Chloe
can take to help her :).
She is also eating 32 ml of food every three hours. She also used the bottle for one feeding (15 ml).
Today, was Chloe's first bath by dad. She did very well through this experience. She was calm cool and wiggly. Dad did a good job, but he really wants mom to think that he is totally incompetent. Mom unfortunately doesn't accept this behavior from dad.
Dad also got to put on a diaper on Chloe. Chloe did very well, dad doesn't mind when there is no dirty diaper to change.
God has done so much for us this past year, things that at this time last year; we would of never have thought. We have a lot to thank the Lord for this year and this week.
Thank you dear LORD, and thanks to you all for all your prayers and support!
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(Chloe in an Open Crib)
PANIC!!!!!!!!!
Today, Chloe was put in to an open Crib, one week earlier than expected. That is the good news.
Today, one of her doctors told us to PANIC!!!, because Chloe is developing faster than they are reacting to. What that means, is that it is possible for Chloe to be released next week. That means that the home environment must be set up to handle Chloe. PANIC!!!.
What Chloe needs to conquer now is her feeding, which she is currently handling 15 ml one serving a day. She would have to feed by the bottle each and every meal (until she gets way older).
WOW!!! (Still Panicking)
Chloe is getting closer to coming home. They have moved her out of the isolette and now have her in an open crib.
Just to give you a feeling of how fast she is developing, the doctor on duty during Thanksgiving told us that she would be likely in her crib (a plexi-glass tub) this week or next week. The very next day she was in the crib. The doctor that day told us that ,that is a clue of how well Chloe is doing.
She is also using the bottle in one feeding a day (ok she is drinking half the formula by bottle and the other half by that green plastic tube thing down her throat -- but I am a dad and I am suppose to be optimistic).
She is waking up for most of her feedings and doing great.
It is PANIC time in the Lewis household, because she might be days away
from coming home or weeks. Chloe is not telling, but she is making
unbelievable progress.
Thanks for all of your prayers.
Pictures will be coming soon. It looks like I must video tape her, she is changing that fast.