We learned from the nurses yesterday that Maddie is now taking in 7 cc's of milk now during her feedings. And Mom was able to feed her for her first time with a bottle in which Maddie did really well at feeding but she was a bit slow, (I think she was just savoring every drop of milk).
Mom and Dad were able to hold her yesterday and after they put her in her bed she performed for us by smiling and waving for us in which you can see in the video footage that we have uploaded.
The nurses also mentioned that they perform a test to determine if she is digesting all of the food they have been giving her called a residual test. It appears that everything is looking good as she has been digesting her food well. The nurses have also mentioned that they have backed off the amount of oxygen they are giving her which is a sign that her lungs are working a lot better. All in all little Maddie is working really hard right now to get better and is doing really well.
Kim on the other hand has been having some continued problems with her blood pressure and on Thursday the doctors moved her back on the Labor and Delivery floor for 24 hr observation and help in flushing out some of her fluids. She is also struggling with keeping her oxygen levels in tact. However after this short stint in Labor and Delivery she is now back on the Maternity floor and it appears her body is finally on the road to recovery.
Thanks again all for your prayers and blessings... We really appreciate all of you.
I'm glad to hear that little Maddie is doing so well! We will keep all of you in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, strong baby! Welcome to the world little Maddie. Many people are praying for you! Kim, I will also keep you in my prayers. I'm sorry you've been struggling too. I hope you can enjoy this special time despite all the craziness that is going on.
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