Hi all,
Lindsay's new room number is (416)586-4800 Ext. 2728. Lindsay has slid over a bed and now has a window spot. She will likely be discharged on Tuesday, and at which time we will hopefully be moving to the Ronald McDonald House. We are currently on the waiting list there, so if there is not yet availability by the time Tuesday rolls around, then we will stay in a hotel within a close walking distance to the hospitals.
Today was a good, but busy day, as we had a lot of visitors! We spent a good amount of time with Mya today - she is looking really good. They are going to start feeding her formula and breast milk soon via her feeding tube - they are just waiting for her to stabilize a bit more. Lindsay is hopefully going to help give her a bath tomorrow, and also hold her for the first time if all goes well! Alyssa is also doing very well. Her weight continues to go down a bit, but that is expected and normal. She had 2 "spells" last night. What this essentially means is she stopped breathing on 2 occasions. The first time, the nurse had to flick her a few times until she caught on again. The second time she corrected things herself. This is typical of a 29 weeker, however, the nurses are keeping an eye on things. As one nurse told us during our late night visit last night, everyone that looks after Alyssa in the NICU forgets that she is only 29 weeks because she is so much bigger than a typical 29-weeker! Lindsay also had another great Kangaroo Care with Alyssa tonight, and this time had her on her chest for over an hour! Alyssa was sucking frantically on Lindsay's pinkie finger!
Lindsay and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the well-wishes! It means a great deal to us!
-Lindsay & Craig
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kangaroo care..i loved that. it was the only time i felt i was the closest when in the nicu. she is big for a 29 weeker that is for sure..but that is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteglad to hear they are both doing well.
I tired to call last night, but you were MIA! Love reading the updates - Great job Craig! - and glad to hear you are all doing well. It's great to be able to "see" you guys and the ladies of course!
ReplyDeleteTake Good Care! We'll connect at some point!
V & B