Brooklyn is up to 8cc's today. WHOA, slow down there you milk hound! She's digesting like a pro now, which Kelly and I found out on the receiving end while changing her diaper. Oh yes. Brooklyn made us proud by filling her diaper with the oddest looking green goo I've ever seen. I was so proud.
Later today, Kelly got to hold Brooklyn for the second time, which was a mixed blessing. On the first attempt, little miss B was NOT excited to be moved about so she decided to stop breathing on mom's chest. It was absolutely terrifying to watch our nurse, Nancy, and the respiratory therapist, Deon, have to "bag" Brooklyn so that she would begin breathing again. Bagging is just when they manually put a bag to her mouth and blow air into her to get the breathing jumpstarted. Thankfully, Brooklyn remembered that breathing IS NOT OPTIONAL and started up again. The nurses say this is normal and didn't seem too concerned. Kelly and I on the other hand....were not thrilled. Moments like those remind us of the ongoing roller coaster we are on here at the NICU.
After Brooklyn's first little adventure in bagging, she was able to be with mom on the second go at it. Things were much better this time and Kelly got to hold Brooklyn for a full two hours! Yeah! The rest of the day was uneventful and we'll post some pictures and a video from kangaroo care tomorrow.
Mommy was just too comfy, Brooklyn relaxed a little too much! Alright now Brooklyn, we won't have any of this forgetting to breathe stuff. Keep those nostrils open and those lungs filled with air little missy!
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Aunt Leigh
Hey guys!
ReplyDeleteLove the pic's. Think about you all the time!
The first one with Kelly and Brooklyn makes a great screen-saver to wake up to every morning!
Sean, Kelly and Brooklyn, keep up the good work!
Thoughts and prayers are with you always,
The Mac's