Sorry for the lack of posts over the weekend-- we were busy with friends and family. I'm at work right now and don't have a camera so I'll just post a quick update right now. Madeleine continued on the slow and steady road to recovery this weekend. The primary focus continues to be on her feeding and the doctors increased her feeds to 3 cc's/hour. This is still quite small and the doctors are trying to determine if Madeleine can handle additional food. They are somewhat reluctant as her X-Rays continue to show signs of low motility/ileus functions and while she has some output, it is lower than the doctors would like. On the other hand, Madeleine has not had trouble with residuals in her stomach indicating that she may be capable of eating aditional food. this line of thinking would surmise that the slow bowel may be caused by the slow feeds. In past instances, the doctors have preferred to take a slow and steady approach and I don't see that changing in any dramatic manner.
That's the major issue as other factors continue to look good: Madeleine had an echocardiagram last week and the heart remains unchanged-- there are no signs of failure and the clot/thrombis is slowly decreasing in size. Additionally, Madeleine continues to gain weight-- she weighed 1590 grams (3 lbs 8 oz.) last night. Other than that, she looks good and seems to be getting healthier and larger every day.
That's all for now. I'll try to post some more pictures tonight and will provide any further updates at that time.
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2 comments:
Love all the gorgeous new pictures of Miss Madeleine. She is sooo stinking cute.
3.8 lbs, Wow! From the pictures we can tell she looks stronger, they are great! Give her a kiss from us!
Love you 3
Mike, Wanda & boys
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