Reality Check

So my emotions have definitely been getting the better part of me lately...or should I say hormones...

I had a long talk with one of the NICU nurses a few days ago (after my other posts) and we talked about how hard it is for premies to breastfeed and they almost never go home nursing exclusively or even close. We talked about how stressful the 4 feedings were for me (and for her, she just wasn't strong enough to nurse that often) and also for Riley and Alexandra. So I cut down to 2 feedings a day. I'm out there for both of the 8:00 feedings. Which has left me time for doing something fun with the girls and still getting a good nap in as well (in between all the pumpings - which I can't wait till I don't have to do anymore). The girls are loving it, we've had library time, water balloon time, playground time and maybe today we'll go bowling - not sure though since Scarlett's schedule changed today, but more on that later! I've also felt a lot better too. I'm not as tired and stressed. So definitely a good decision.

So today when I showed up for her 8 am feeding, they have put her on a on-demand schedule (which they don't do until they are eating great and waking up demanding to be fed!!). So if she continues to wake up wanting food and eating great she should be home in a couple of days!!!!! They told me to bring the car seat in when I come in next time (they check them for oxygen levels while they are sitting in their seats), and they don't ask you to bring the seat in until it is close to time for them to come home!!!! I'm so excited today! I'm just hanging at the hospital since she ate last at 6 am (80 cc - almost 3 oz), so anytime between now and 10 she should be up and ready to eat again!

Dean and the girls came with me last night for her feeding so they could see her for family home evening. Dean said that she was looking chunkier then when he saw her last - and she is!! When they checked her weight sometime last night she was at 6lbs 14 oz!!!!

She is doing so good and I hope that she continues to do so. We are so excited for her to come home and make our family complete.

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  1. MindeeJune 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    She sounds like she's doing great! We're thinking about you guys and hope she gets to come home soon too!

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  2. MJJune 18, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    I just got caught up with your last few blogs--I'm glad that Scarlett is doing so much better, and I hope she gets to come home soon! I know it's tough, but you're doing awesome, Mae. You're a great mom.

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