Let's see.. Lucille continues to get stronger and she seems to be moving in the right direction. The doctor didn't see anything abnormal on her EEG and she had an MRI today which we will talk to him about in the morning.
Her nasal cannula is out (yeah!) so she is breathing on her own without the help of any extra oxygen. Her little face is even more beautiful now that it is completely free of tubes and tape... I'll post photos tomorrow.
The platelet transfusion went well, they will continue to monitor her to see if her levels continue to go up...
She is peeing like a champ, still with the help of some meds, but peeing nonetheless...
Monday night we had our first "Kangaroo Care" time, laying together belly to belly, skin to skin... She snuggled in and slept soundly for almost 3 hours. I woke up and did it for another 2 hours this morning.
She is beginning to root around and show signs of hunger, which is the next big step. Once we get her eating we will feel a lot better.
Casey and I are doing well and getting used to the routine of life in the nicu. We left the hospital today and went home to have dinner with the girls and put them to bed. This was the first time I had left the hospital since Thursday morning when I came for my induction. It was terribly difficult to leave Lucille here, but I knew she was in great hands, and that our big girls were really needing us. It was a great night, and being with the girls really gave me a renewed strength that I desperately needed.
Thanks again to everyone for their thoughts and prayers and sweet emails, texts, facebook messages, etc... We love and appreciate all of the support, and we're sorry that we don't always have the time to respond...
Keep you posted..
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I have been thinking about you all and feel so proud of brave little Lucille, the stubborn, strong, lovable fighter! Oh my goodness. I am so encouraged by the latest news and hope that you are all able to get even just a little more rest. Much love and many happy thoughts.
Love, Katie L.
Great news!! Go, Lil' Lucille!! Lots of love to all of you!
:) jessi
Thanks for the update! I am so happy she is getting stronger and stronger. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Love and hugs, Laura, Erin, and James
yo Katie! We're glad lucille is doing better and hope to see even more improvement. Spanish class isn't the same without you!!!! We're sure that we can speak for the whole school when we say we miss you horribly and can't wait for you to come back. it'll be weird to see you with a flat belly. Miss you lots,
Millie w. and Grace Buie
Miss Lucille is a little beauty. We are all on her team: Go, girl, go!! Love these adorable photos of her. Give her many kisses from me. love Marietta
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