The past two nights have went well. Eve is tolerating her feedings. We've also changed her sleeping position. I bought a wedge pillow and placed it under the mattress. She now sleeps on her back, with blankets and pillows keeping her from falling over to the sides. The incline seems to be comfortable for her.
She's been getting 50ml an hour of formula for 20 hours and then gets a 4 hour break before we start it over. Soon, we will work up to 60ml so that she gets the calories she needs. I bought a backpack made especially for the pump so it can go to school with her (the pump was on a huge IV pole). It's pretty cool.
We're both happy to be home.
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So happy to hear all is going well. I'm looking forward to seeing her at school tomorrow. Have a great day.
Yay! Welcome home!!!
So glad that things have improved and Eve is getting the nourishment she needs.
Marvelous! The wedge pillow seems a bloody good idea. Gravity plays a large part on how things go through our systems (hark at me - I am so unscientific, but I have always known this!). So the incline would be great for her and she should not be able to gag with the incline. You guys are just fabulous! Can't say it enough times. love you loads. BTW - can you stand the thought that Ross will be 28 this coming Thursday - ugh! We are all getting so old!
Cheers, The Higgins' xoxo
28!!!!!!!!!! Oh my!!!
this is great news! Are you seeing improvements in her mood, alertness, etc? Big hug!
Janet
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