Cora drank the entire bottle of all but one of her feedings today. She drank each bottle in about 10 minutes, and was acting like she wanted more. She is so close to having her feeding tube removed. The doctors and nurses agreed she needed a day off today. A urine culture will be retrieved tomorrow morning. It was a much needed day of rest for Cora. Her weight today is 4 lbs. 11.3 oz.
Hazel had a good day but stressful evening. She took at least half or more of all her bottles. Most of the day was spent sleeping and recouping from yesterday. Tonight the specialist came to examine her eyes. It was a very long exam, lasting about 30 minutes. Hazel did well, only getting fussy a few times. She is given medication before and after the exam to sooth any discomfort. The doctor was not as optimistic this time. Both of her eyes have gotten progressively worse, her right eye especially. She is now considered Zone 2, Stage 3, in both eyes. She is not showing signs of Plus or Threshold Disease. This is good news. If those diseases were present, she would have to receive treatment within 72 hours. Stage 3 has a 50% chance of healing itself. He will check her again next Tuesday evening. If her eyes are the same or have gotten better, he will continue to monitor her every week. If she has gotten worse, he will preform surgery before the retina detaches. He said as long as we continue to monitor her, she will not go blind. We have caught it in time. She may have to wear glasses, have blind spots or have a lazy eye, but she will be able to see. Her weight today is 4 lbs. 3.3 oz. The girls are only half a pound apart.
Hello sweet girls,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like this has been a difficult week for everyone. It makes my heart hurt that you are in discomfort. I know your parents are very worried about you both and ready for you to come home. We are too. Things will all get better soon, I feel it. You have excellent doctors, nurses and parents that will take extra special care of you.
On the positive side, way to go for each of you on your feedings! This is great! You are certainly growing girls! Bring us some more good news next week. Until then, you are all in our thoughts. We love you very much.
Auntie Amy
Hey sweet baby girls. Hazel - I'm so sorry to hear about your eyes, but you've been so brave with all the exams. No matter what- you'll be fine. *smooches*
ReplyDeleteCora, I can't believe how well you're taking your bottles! You are also doing most excellent! Keep it up and you'll be over 5 lbs in no time!