Well, another stable day. Today Niamh had her lines changed so she no longer has the line coming out of her umbilical cord. She can now lay on her tummy which means that her lungs can hopefully start to open up better. This is now our concern as they are no where near ready to come off the ventilator and keeping her on it damages them. We are hoping that they will get stronger now. She is still keeping the milk down and is on regular feeds which is great. The valve on her heart is now closed which is great but it could still reopen at any time.
I did her cares today which was good. I had to wipe her tiny bottom which was strange and wiped her eyes and mouth. Tony took her temperature and held her for the first time! He was very happy.
There isnt much else to say about her today. We are both feeling completely drained and exhausted. Its a big effort to try to organise everything in the morning and by the time we get up there we clash with handover times and doctors needing to do things. We were there for hours today but barely got to see her which was frustrating. I Had to go and express again almost immediately which I am finding a huge effort for not much gain. Im on medication now to hopefully improve my milk supply but I am really disheartened. It also hurts so isnt pleasant and I dont even have a good result to spur me on. I just try and think of her and how much she needs me but today Im lacking the energy to be really enthusiastic.
We got some lovely presents and gorgeous cards from our friends today, thank you so much Lisa and Kelly. You are so thoughtful and its wonderful to have Niamhs arrival acknowledged. She may have made an early entry but we are still very proud parents and thrilled to have her.
We are going to the hospital again in an hour so better go and express again and try and fit in a cup of tea. It never stops from morning to night! Todays picture later or tomorrow.
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You sound tired Bon, can't say I blame you as having a newborn is exhausting at the best of times, having a preemie would be enough to wipe anybody out. You are doing a fab job, this will all be so worth it one day.
I guess the pumping part is something you could have done without, keeping my fingers crossed the stubborn boobs loosen up and start flowing soon. The 1st two weeks is always sheer agony, then they sorta just "wake" up and produce. But a PITA non the less.
Keep your chin up hun, we are all rooting for Niamh, she certainly has a whole soccer team cheering her on.
cheers,
Leoni xxxx
Go Bonnie Boobs! Go!
Well done on another day. Rest up if you can.
Sas xx
Better than a soccer team, all her Giddy family!!!
Thinking of you all heaps Bon.
I will keep everything crossed that being on her tummy now helps those little lungs get to where they need to be.
I will also be sending POO VIBES, and with Sas, will be cheering on your boobs - they can do it!
Just wanna add to the boobie cheer squad ;) You are doing so well Binbin. I can't imagine how drained you must be feeling. One step at a time matey - just one little step. (BTW that shove you feel in your rear end, is the Giddys pushing you along ;-) )
Take care xoxoxooxoxo
You are gorgeous girls, and soo supportive! Thanks heaps, I couldnt do it without you to yell at :) xx
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