These are the cupcakes that I made for her 3 week birthday treat for the NICU...they were chocolate fudge with cheesecake mousse filling and frosted in chocolate cream cheese icing....they were a hit :)Olivia continues to take her feedings...and continues to take in 60 cc's on her bottles. She has been sleepier today but is still eating okay. They weighed her and she had gained only 1/2 an ounce, but at least is still on the rise.
They have given us the light at the end of the tunnel...and she will most likely come home .....
either Sunday or Monday! I am so excited...and panicking because I still had no baby things, so Emily and I hit Target today and bought a bath, and soap, and onsie's and "baby" things. I know that I shouldn't get my hopes up...but its to late for that!
They also made us register for infant CPR...it is a frightening thing to be told that you cannot take your baby home until you are certified and comfortable with infant CPR. They also keep reminding us about the increase chance for SIDS in pre-term babies and what I need to do to prevent it. I am sure there will always be more worries with my tiny little girl.
They had us bring her car seat (thank you Lynn!) up to the hospital so that she could have her test done tonight. She has to be able to keep her respiratory rate and heart rate at an acceptable level while sitting in the car seat for 2 hours. She passed her hearing test today....and so unless something unseen happens between now and tomorrow, she should be coming home!
I want it to be the celebration that it should be....3 weeks ago I thought that she had died...and then saw her fight for her life on a ventilator...and today she is thriving and beautiful and the Joy of my life! Let's Party! :)
I can only imagine the party that will be at your house Sun. or Mon. I happy for you Wing family.
ReplyDeleteI knew she would be home fast. Now we will just hope for no big blow outs. Hold it in Olivia and wait til mommy gets you home so you weigh more. I can't believe you don't have baby stuff. I had the crib set up even before Matthew was born. It was like 3 days before. And I had bought tons of stuff, shopping gets me through my pregnancy. What I am saying, shopping gets me through life. Oh and by the way, they say all that SIDs stuff and CPR stuff to scare you. Personally, I think you should be afraid of her getting a cold, that is about it. Also, did she have to have the scary eye exam or do you have to do that on your own? I am so excited for you. Hopefully Brian has more paternity leave left. Brad was home for 4 weeks when Mattie got home and it was the best month, we just loved on him every second.
ReplyDeleteJamie, I am so excited for you! It will be such a joy for you to have her home. Please call me if you need anything for the baby. We have kept everything from Kirsten and will obviously not have a baby any time in the next 9 months. You are welcome to whatever you need. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteJoy!!!! What a thrill that is! Life may just return to "normal" now, right? We must talk soon.
ReplyDeleteJamie, I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I found your blog thru Amanda's. I can't imagine all that you have been through. Olivia is beautiful! I pray that all will continue to go well for all of you. I'm glad that she is home! BTW, I also saw your other blog...oh my goodness you are SO talented!
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