This is Russell filling in tonight, so you will notice the blog title isn't as catchy and most likely the grammar will be a bit off. Today was a really good day for Emma, especially when it came to feeding. She took a lot more from the bottle throughout the day and tonight at 9:00 Mary Beth was able to feed her for the first time. Emma seemed to rest very well today which is a great thing as she doesn't need to wiggle with that incisision. Today was Dr. Troup's day away from the hospital, so we didn't get an update from the neurosurgeon, but the nurses and doctors in the NICU are all very pleased with the way Emma is progressing. They also took her off of antibiotics and Tylenol, and have decreased the amount of pain medication she is receiving.
As far as Mary Beth, she was discharged from the hospital this afternoon about 5:30, which is good and bad. Good because we should be able to rest a bit better from home, but bad because it was really tough to leave Emma behind. We pray that this is only for a few days. We found out that before Emma is discharged, we will likely spend one more night in a family room in the NICU, but more on that later on.
Sorry for the shorter blog, MB is much more articulate than I. Here is a pic though from today.
I love reading the updates on Emma each day. What a joy to see Mary Beth feeding Emma. I'm so glad for all the progress she has made. Love the pics, Emma is so beautiful. Can't wait to meet her.
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Iris Laskey
Thanks for you great updates. I remember how hard it was to leave my little one behind when I left the hospital, but I was very well rested by the time she came home. The night spent at the NICU was great. We learned so much from the knowledgable nurses. Emma is so beautiful and lucky to have such great parents.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful mother, daugher picture! Thanks for the updates. What a keepsake this will be for Emma some day.
ReplyDeleteJanie Wassynger