Friday, April 6, 2012

Reflux, puking, and some other bodily functions


Well, Miss Bella Grace decided that she needed to add something else to her medical resume. So we are now on reflux medicine so that she can quit puking up 1/2 of her feeds all the time. I tried to tell her that she eats liquid gold and could be a little more gracious about digesting it. She didn't listen. The medication has helped and she seems more peaceful.

As of today she weighs 6 lbs 7.5 oz. Wahoo, what a big girl. She is slowly getting the hang of nursing and we will be having a celebration on the day I return the pump!!

With the increase in plain breast milk consumption (and less fortified with formula), Bella is giving us a few more poopy diapers. We are down from 1 every 7 or 8 days to 1 every 4 to 5 days....not superb but improvement non the less.

On another note, her head ultrasound looked stable (same as the last one). So the plan is to get another one in 2 weeks and re-evaluate. Please continue to pray that her head will heal without the need for another surgery.

I continue to be amazed at the outpouring of love and support from family and friends around the world. Thank you for sharing Bella's journey with us.

2 comments:

  1. regarding her head,consider visiting a dr who works with homeopathy.
    it could really help her body to heal by itself.
    and it just can`t hurt,so i`d say it`s worth a try.
    btw very cute pic
    di

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    1. Thanks Di, I will check into it :)

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