1,000 Gram Club 1/22/13
Melissa
Hattie's oxygen saturation is back up to her normal today. She has had a few desats today but she quickly recovers on her own. Thank you for your continued prayers. We are so proud of Hattie and so incredibly thankful for her strength and progress.
Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word. The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength. When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth's kings will say "Thank you." They'll sing of what you've done: "How great the glory of God!" And here's why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us. When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me. Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal - don't quit on me now.—Psalm 138 (The Message)
I spent all day with Hattie. I have not kangarooed her since Friday. I've been holding off until I am completely over my head congestion. It's incredibly hard not to hold my sweet girl but I know it's best. We had a great day reading stories from Hattie's new Jesus Storybook Bible from her Aunt Valerie.
Dr. Alexander saw Hattie today and said she looks great! He had been off for three days and said the reason Hattie was misbehaving was because she missed him! Dr. A ordered some ointment for her little nose. The Polysporin will be applied three times per day until her septum is healed. Hattie will have another bilirubin test tomorrow morning to ensure her bili score is still low. When Hattie's PICC line was removed her skin was a little red and raw from the dressing. The doctor ordered some ointment for that as well to ensure she doesn't get an infection.
Hattie gained another half ounce today! She now weighs 1,003 grams, or two pounds 3.5 ounces! Hattie's feedings have increased again to 18 cc of milk. They are also adding the fortifier, vitamins and protein to my milk for additional calories to help fatten her up! The milk is in a syringe and placed in a machine that pushes it through her feeding tube over a 45 minute period.
Chris and Hattie kangarooed for a few hours tonight. I love how he talks to her. He told her all about his day and, of course, asked her if she wanted to go out for ice cream after she finished her dinner. When I look at them all I see is perfect.
