I learned how to put in an NG tube today. It was actually way easier than I imagined. This is the tube that you see going into Caroline's nose. She gets at least two of her eight meals this way. We've been told that, once babies come home, they do not usually need an NG tube very long. When Caroline is home it will be just Ryan and I working on feeding her a bottle instead of several nurses and both of us.
Caroline was really alert today so I feel pretty certain she will not take many bottles tonight. She did nurse well two times and took half of one bottle. The little stinker fell asleep after the first half of her bottle. Once I decided there was no waking her, I put Caroline back in her bed and she was wide awake. She was scared she would miss something exciting in the NICU. Please pray that Caroline continues to build her endurance and improve on bottle feeding.
We are very much looking forward to having Caroline home by Thanksgiving but are disappointed that we will not be able to show off our sweet baby girl to our friends. Since she was born so prematurely and has some lung disease we have to keep her pretty secluded her first year. Of course, it doesn't help that it's flu and RSV season too. If Caroline got the flu or RSV she would be back in the NICU.
It's really neat how the Lord brings us a new perspective by having us stay home with our loved ones. One of the best Christmas parties I ever attended was with Jeff and William, sitting in the den while Wills had another breathing treatment. We were a bit dressed up, and sat in the dark with the tree lit. We played beautiful Christmas music.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful that we had that time. You will be, too, because you know how precious the moments are.
Always praying for Caroline and you guys and of course can't wait until the time comes when it is safe for people to visit! I can't wait to meet this little one! Post more pictures in the meantime so I can get my Caroline fix!!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving really takes on a literal meaning for sure this year. We have so very much to be thankful for in having this new little life in our family this year.Altho you guys won't be at our table this year, you better believe we are giving thanks for the blessings that have come from Caroline Jane.Thank you God for your gift of this new life and for the love that she is and will bring to all of us.
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