just wanted to let you know that ava is improving. yesterday she went 3 straight feedings by nipple/bottle. this is an improvement from last week when she was getting fed by feeding tube for all but 1-2 feedings in a day.
she has gained weight and if she is able to decrease her feedings by tube and continue to gain weight she can come home. she has passed her other tests and gotten her necessaru shots. she has also droped her umbilical cord and has a cute little innie
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i am doing better this week. last week was rough because i knew they were pushing my baby and i hated to see her regress. it was difficult for me to effectively articulate my concerns. those of you who know me, know i don't mince words. those of you WHO REALLY KNOW ME know i have a sailor mouth and can get raunchy real quick. i was so upset and confused that i was susceptible to get raunchy and i felt that in the best interest of my girl it would not have been helpful. some people have told me that sometimes you have to get 'loud' to get your point across. i felt at that moment that my child would have been best served with a 'sweeter' tone because these are the same nurses who will care for my child when i am not there. people will be people and acn be prone to be 'less attentive' and i didn't want to risk that.
since last week, i have spoken to the head nurse and the chief of neonatology. in addition, i have befriended 2 nurses who have spent a great deal of time with my daughter and have helped me to gauge ava's growth and keep her on a consistent feeding schedule, watching for different changes. they have also helped me to cope with the pain i feel each day when i leave my daughter. they have been overworked having to deal with an onslaught of babies in the unit. but these women always have a smile on their faces and take extra time to talk with me. for that i am so greatful.
well that is about all for now. i hope that my stories help some of you understand what a first time mom goes thru and a nicu mom goes through as well. i am encouraged daily by your messages past and present especially the ones that talk about their preemie experiences.
i am blessed that my girl has so many cyber aunts and i can't wait for you to see her.
please continue to keep ava and her parents in your prayers. it has been tough for me and hubby but we love each other more and more in spite of the arguments we sometimes have or the endless hours of crying. know that it has been our committment to each other as friends and spouses that helps us to endure this time. also, you can't help but melt when looking at ava's pretty eyes as she explores everything around her.
it is truly awesome, GOD is AWESOME!!
thanks for letting me share.
she's making progress
Hybrid Mode
