Making progress
Mary without her OG tube. Now if we can just get rid of the oxygen!
Yesterday Mary Cate decided to get things going and make some improvements! A speech therapist came by for one of her feedings and told them that they needed to pull out her OG feeding tube because it was making it so uncomfortable and hard for her to get a good latch on her bottle. They took it out and she has taken taken every bottle since with little problem. She looks so cute without any tape strapped across her face. I just love to look at her cute little lips now! What a relief... one problem down, one more to go.
MC is still on the diuretic to help with her oxygen saturation level. But yesterday they turned it back down to 0.5 L and the O2 down to 21-24%. They are going to try to take it off completely today and see how she does. If she does okay then comes the best news of all... they will monitor her for four more days and then she gets to come HOME!!! That puts us at about Tuesday of next week if all goes well today! YIPPEEE!!! She was 4 weeks old yesterday. There is a light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel!
As for Zack & Courtney, they are troopers. Since Dustin works at the hospital where MC is, he'll go up to the NICU after his case is over and spend time with her. Then I'll drive down and we'll switch cars and kids.
This picture is of the kids outside the hospital entrance. They are both very excited for MC to come home. Zack is loving kindergarten and tells me something new and exciting everyday when I pick him up. He loves to pull his art project or 'homework' out of his backpack and show me right away. Its so great to see him enjoying school. Courtney has been a bit under the weather this past week. A little fever with an ear and sinus infection, but nothing Amoxicillin can't handle! She is talking so much better and loves to sing 'Happy Birthday to you' all day long. Her speech therapy that she is in now only goes until she turns three next month, and then we are having her tested for a early start preschool program. We'll see what that turns up next month. She still loves to follow Zack around everywhere and is the sweetest thing in the world! We just love our Kiki girl!
14 comments:
stacie,
She looks wonderful. Wow what an improvement. You will be home with her in no time. you guys are always in our prayers.
Glad to hear things are looking up. We will say a prayer and cross our fingers :)
Great news about little Mary Cate. I will pray she continues to make progress and gets to come home by Tuesday!
Zack and Court are too cute! They're definitely growing up too fast! Miss you guys!
Wonderful news! I think she looks a lot like you! beautiful.
Mary Cate looks so precious! And I can't believe Courtney is turning 3! Lyn
ahhhhh...that is GOOD news. I am so jealous of her head of hair. I think I have said that 50 times!!! She is gorgeous- Can't wait to come see her and all ya'll. Lovin' your playlist. I have found myself on your blog for the last hour just having your playlist play!!!!!!
Love ya
Lindy
I am so glad MC is making such great progress. It looks like it won't be long now before she gets to come home! Yippee! I didn't realize she was at the same hospital that Dust works at. That is cool. I tried to call you & left a message. I will try to call again later on this week. Love you guys!
Awesome - This is such a miracle, Prayers are so powerful. We sure love you all! DAD
Awesome - This is such a miracle, Prayers are so powerful. We sure love you all! DAD
She is such a doll! I am glad things are getting better! I hope you have her home soon! I am sure it will be so nice for you to settle without running back and forth from the hospital. :)
Your little MC is so dang cute! She does have a sweet little mouth. I love to hear about Zack and Courtney--they seem like such good friends. It sounds like you'll all be together at home soon!
I bet you can't wait to bring MC home. That will be so nice. I also can't believe that she is 4 weeks old....Zack and Court look so sweet. When I saw their pic I couldn't help but smile. How are you and Dustin holding up...
What a MIRACLE! This just gives me the chills to hear about every time I open your cute blog to hear that MC is doing better all the time! She'll be home with you in no time. She looks a lot like you Jorgensen's, she's beautiful! We are hoping we can come down and see you guys in the next couple of weeks...cross our fingers! We love you and your little Mary Cate is constantly in our prayers. Talk to you soon,
Heidi
Such a great update! I'd love to have your kiddos over to play if you need some extra time at the hospital or to get ready at home! Let me know if I can take them. They are cuties, all of them!
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