XP: Adalyn Tanning

DrRx · February 2012

Adalyn is 5 days old is doing great in the NICU given how tiny she is! She has had a couple of episodes desatting (ie, her oxygen saturation decreasing) concerning her ventilator tube, so they replaced it because it had become clogged with some of her thick secretions. Since it was replaced yesterday she hasn't had any major problems. Also, the part of her right lung that was collapsed (ie, not inflated) has completely resolved.

They may increase her caffeine (or her latte, as the nurses call it) after they check her levels today. The caffeine helps her remember to breathe on her own. Preemies oftentimes forget to take a breath which is why they give them caffeine.

Her bilirubin also slightly went up last night and so she went back under the UV light today. She has been tolerating my breastmilk and they increased it to 3ml every 3 hours (up from 1 ml every 3 hours from the last 2 days). She is down to 1 pound 10 ounces, having only lost 2 ounces since birth, which is completely normal. She has also been able to tolerate being on her tummy. They like to put preemies in this position because they do better. However, when they were putting her in this position right before I took the picture, she actually put her feet down and pressed on them and was doing a sort of preemie downward dog! Smile

Many thanks for everyone's love and support! Smile Being there for a couple of her desat episodes is somewhat nervewracking, but she always recovered, and I like the fact that the nurses and RT always were calm and collected and worked well as a team to get her stable.

Without further ado, here is a pic of her living it up, soaking up some rays while on her belly! I told her that she better enjoy tanning now, because once she is home, she will NEVER be allowed in the sun without sunblock! Smile

mandalinn25 · February 2012

I am so glad to hear she is still thriving. Hugs to her and you. I made her candle and will be lighting it tomorrow.

MrsNap_515 · February 2012

I'm SO HAPPY for you all!!! Glad LO is staying strong!!! Hoping you all get to go home together soon!

NMscubagirl · February 2012

She's beautiful!

LuckyClover13 · February 2012

Ahhh love the pic! Glad she is doing good!

missjul61 · February 2012

Get your relaxation and tan on Adalyn! Glad to hear she's continuing to do so well!

naybird · February 2012

Such a little sweetie pie! So glad she is doing well! Continued thoughts and prayers going your way!

amberleeb · February 2012

I was just thinking about you guys. Glad she is doing well. I pray her NICU journey continues to go smoothly.

krismott25 · February 2012

she is beautiful and i love her name! so happy she is doing well!!

lovebug33 · February 2012

Glad to hear that she is doing so well!

ELF4321 · February 2012

So glad to hear she's still doing well.

kimikins79 · February 2012

So happy to hear the good news! I was checking all day hoping for an Adalyn update. I share them with my DH every night. When I told him she does tummy time he said AWWWW. Keep on doing well Adalyn!!!

jillychris · February 2012

So glad to hear she is doing well!!

km0426 · February 2012

kimikins79:
So happy to hear the good news! I was checking all day hoping for an Adalyn update. I share them with my DH every night. When I told him she does tummy time he said AWWWW. Keep on doing well Adalyn!!!

this exactly! DH has even taken to asking me if there has been an update on sweet little Adalyn! continued t&p being.sent your way!

JennPierog · February 2012

I'm glad she is doing so well! How have you been holding up?

I will cont to send you and your family tons of t&P's!!

kgp_061910 · February 2012

I'm so happy that she is doing well. She is in my prayers!

ccam · February 2012

So happy she is doing well and that you are all staying strong!

blueberries8 · February 2012

Oh, I am so happy to hear she is doing well!!! Thanks for keeping us updated - I know I haven't been on the board much lately, but she (and you!) have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly.

TJ1979 · February 2012

Great news and adorable picture! I'm so glad she's doing so well. Your family will remain in my T&P. Thanks for keeping us updated!

etoyama · February 2012

What a beautiful sweet pea! I'm so glad she's doing well.

Jackie2200 · February 2012

I'm so glad she's doing well! T&P for continues growth and steps forward!

DrRx · February 2012

mandalinn25:
I am so glad to hear she is still thriving. Hugs to her and you. I made her candle and will be lighting it tomorrow.

Thanks so much! Adalyn and I appreciate it! Smile

DrRx · February 2012

JennPierog:
I'm glad she is doing so well! How have you been holding up?

I will cont to send you and your family tons of t&P's!!

Thanks! I'm holding up as well as can be expected. I'm recovering from the C-section pretty well and am not taking as much pain medicine. Our lives are structured around Adalyn's Hands On times, which are at 8a, 2p, 8p, and 2a. My life consists of pump, eat, sleep/nap, visit Adalyn, and repeat. I pump every 2.5 to 3 hours, except for a 1 time a day where I sleep for a 3 to a 3.5 hour block and so pump after 4 hours or so from the last time. I think that we're starting to find a rhythm and find what works best for us. I dream of the day when I will be able to go for longer periods between pumping and can sleep for at least a 4 hour block! Smile