Lily is 8 lbs 1 oz! Such a big girl. She's started cooing and smiling quite a bit. When she first came home from the NICU, it was taking about an hour to feed her. Her doctors put me on a non-dairy, non-soy diet to see if it would help her feeding discomfort level. However before my new diet could kick in (or make any difference for her), she improved her suck/swallow/breath coordination on her own. Gradually she's been feeding much better. A good feed will only take 30 min now and she's taking more volume. Thus, after seeing her doctor again yesterday, I am trying to go back on Soy (and later dairy if the Soy goes well). I had a Grande, Decaf, Single, Soy, Gingerbread Latte at Starbucks! It was delicious! Life is still tiring - but I think we're starting to try and get the hang of it.
Lily doesn't nurse well. That's the one thing I wish I could alter. We're trying (a bit half-heartedly I admit). She get's really frustrated trying to latch and then when she does latch, I think the change in flow throws her off. Hopefully this will get easier for her.
Hey Tash, She's just so cute. Congratulations on the 8 lbs! That took a lot of work on both your parts! I think she favors Elsi a bit. I guess it remains to be seen whether they will look alike or whether it's just being babies that makes them look alike. Have you looked into a lactation consultant? She really helped me a lot - I probably would've given up with Luke if I hadn't gone back to see her 5 or 6 times and then gone to the weekly free weigh/feed group they do at our hospital. Love you guys! Wish we could see you before June, but at least we know we'll see you then!
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ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see you guys are altogether at last. I can only imagine what an emotional roller coaster this has been. Abby's 5 wks in the NICU hardly comes close. I too could not have breast feed without a lactation consultant. Sounds like Lily would do better with a breast sheild. You can get one at target. but still you should find a lactation person ASAP. It is hard enough to breast feed a preemie even with help. Call me or your sister in law. It sounds like Esther has a lot of knowledge too. You guys are still in my prayers as I know the road is long. xoxo Katy Jo
Tasha & Daniel, she looks gorgeous. Wow, 8 pounds. That is magnificent! We are so glad that she is gradually is eating better and that you could sample some Starbucks. Glad that you have gotten time with Pete & Janet. Much Love, Dad & Gini
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