I was a little discouraged when we left last night. Trey was agitated all day. He had to be naked lying on a light blanket and under the big bili light to get as much light exposure as possible. He just didn't like it! The only time we was content and restful was when he was wrapped up for us to hold him at feedings. This was sweet of course and we loved it, but it was not very conducive to learn to nurse!
When I came in this morning, Nurse Sara was taking away the big bili light! Now he can be wrapped again with just the light blanket under neath him. I feel like he has already slept more since I've been here (8:45 am) than he did all day yesterday. He has taken pretty well to the pacifier so hopefully when he wakes up, he'll know what do for nursing :) He also displayed the rooting reflex when Sara put her thumb up to his mouth. But once this kid has his sunglasses on for the light blanket and is wrapped up, there is no waking him up!
The Dr. upped Trey's feedings again to 27 mL. We are hoping that he tolerates this increase as it would be one step closer to getting rid of the IV fluids and fat emulsions. I am going to work on a little hat for him today so once his scalp IV is gone he can wear a little hat to keep warm. They did move him back to a radiant heat bed overnight as his temps dropped some. But now that he is able to be wrapped up again, Sara thought he'd back in the regular "crib" before long.
Thank you for all your continued prayers for Trey and our family as we find what our new normal will be in the next few weeks. Rhett & Leah are enjoying Momma and Daddy being home more and so are we. Leah has even started pooping in the potty for Grandma! It's a beautiful day here so I think a trip to the park is in order for this afternoon.
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Congratulations you guys on your newest addition. My sister had a little one at 30 weeks and now you would never know. I know Trey will do great and will be the King of the Castle very soon. Will keep sending prayers.
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