Not a lot of new things to report. Kiya continues to progress. Today, she weighted in at 3 lbs 9 oz. (Yeah!!! Five ounces over her original birth weight!) Assuming things continue to go well, the nurses say that she can gain up to an ounce a day. We've been told that a lot of what she is going through right now is typical for a preemie baby. She continues to tolerate her feedings well.
The A's & B's (having to do with breathing) are still giving her a hard time. She went from 40 bpm to 200 bpm yesterday. Typically, though, her heart rate has been in the 150's, which is where they want it to be. The hope is, in time it will work itself out.
Kris and Matt get a chance almost daily to hold Kiya for an hour or so. Payoff moments for parents.
Thank you again for your positive thoughts and prayers.
We love you Kiya
Great news on gaining weight, before you know it we will be calling her Helga. (Tee hee, an inside joke. :-) ) I love the new pictures, she is so cute!! It is great that Matt and Kris are able to hold her for such a long time, that has to make Kiya feel so safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping this so up to date so we are not having to call for a report. You have better things to do than talk on the phone.
I start most days by looking at this blog and saying a prayer of thanks for the progress she is making. She is a strength and hope for us all. Keep up the good work Kiya - we love you and will be so happy when it's our turn to hold you.