Gabby update 9/7 10pm

Just a quick update... she's continuing to eat (2 ounces a feeding as of this time) and poop (4 times today). She's dropped an ounce and a half- but this seems to be normal because she's pooping so much. Her bilirubin has dropped to 11.5, if we could get it under 10.5, she can come out from under the lights and put on real clothes... so we're hoping for that sometime tomorrow.

Thanks for all the encouragement!
c and c

Uncorded Gabby 9/6

Gabby has been moved to the NICU II unit, and as you can see, her NG tube in her nose has been removed. She's up to feeding 40 ml every 3 hours and we got to start nursing today as well... she is still not pooping as regularly as hoped, and has some jaundice, but we'd love to think we're in the home stretch!

c and c

Our little Gabby... the fighter

So during the middle of the night she pulled out her IV tube (for the sixth time)... instead of putting it back in (been in both arms, head foot, another time in a hand) they have decided to discontinue the IV and start giving her more milk every three hours. As of the 8am feeding, she is keeping it down and her glucose levels are good. Apparently, because they really weren't planning on taking the IV out, they need to make sure her sugars are well regulated as she adjusts to not having that constant drip.
We are so ready to have her home, thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We are more than grateful for everyone who is helping us through these difficult times, and really appreciate your calls and emails even when we're unable to return them all.

Thanks,
c and c

Gabby Update 9/5 at 3pm

Well... Gabby continues to go up and down with her feedings. She started feeding every 3 hours instead of every 6 at midnight, 3am and 6am, but then had problems processing the food and hasn't been pooping consistently. But I was able to feed her at 3pm, and we're hopeful that we'll be able to continue bigger and more feedings. We've been singing "Everybody poops" (it's to the tune of "Everybody hurts" by REM)so I'm hopeful that will yeild results.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.

c and c

Gabby update 9/4 at 5pm

Not too much new to report. She is staying at the same feedings 5ml every six hours. The nurse is hopeful that tomorrow we can increase the feedings. Basically, all we need to do is get her digesting and processing food, and I think the last hurdle is past... We just have to have the patience to let it all work out.

c and c

Gabby Update 9/3 at 7pm

We are excited to report that Gabby continues to improve. She has actually been moved in the NICU from the critical to non-critical care side. They are continuing to monitor her feedings, and Chris was able to feed her at 6pm today, which he loved doing. We can't wait for everyone to meet her!

C and C

Gabby update 9/3 at 2pm

Both Chris and I went to see Gabby this morning. She is continuing to improve. I got to speak with the doctor, who reaffirmed that in his mind, her breathing difficulties are now past us. She's moved on to feeding and pooping... and he told me that he has no concerns that she will start eating and processing her food better. We are trying to feed her 5ml every 6 hours, and if she can digest that she will be increased tomorrow. While I was there, she had a huge poop, which is exactly what she needs to do, just to start processing things, and she gobbled up the 5ml that I fed her. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

c and c