Speaking of milk (stop reading now if you don't want to hear anything about nursing - or pumping in our case), I was able to get 55ml in one session right before going to see Ellie! Up until now I've only gotten close to 5ml so we're on the road to getting Ellie plenty to eat. Although it'll be a long time before she eats enough to keep up with how much I make, it's good to be to the place of making enough for her.
Also, Kit took a photo of Ellie "suntanning" under the blue light that she's under to help with her jaundice. You can see she has little "sunglasses" on to help her sleep in spite of the bright light. The doctor said her jaundice level has decreased since they put the light on her yesterday morning so they'll probably take her off of the light tomorrow. She'll most likely need it again at some point, but she's progressing for right now.
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What a beautiful baby girl! I just found your blog & wanted to let you know that I'm praying very hard for you all!
Way to go on your milk supply, that is fantastic for your little girl!
Praying for you all..!
~Erika
That's great about your milk. That'll come in handy. I would def. freeze as much as you have room for. We fed my son breastmilk for 5 months that was frozen before it ran out. He never picked up breastfeeding, so it was great to have it at home in our deep freeze. Just as info, when they finally do let you try breastfeeding, don't get discouraged and quit like I did. Let a lactation expert help and use a nipple shield if you must. Very personal choice but if you really want it, it can happen. Sounds like everything's going as good as it can! I know it was hard leaving her today!
Yeah for breastmilk! You've probably been told this, but I've read that Mom's with premature infents will make milk that is perfect for their premies. It's God's perfect gift. I get to spend time with you on Saturday!
Kelly
She is precious! My Zachary is a 28 weeker and is growing like a weed now. Keep up the good work with pumping. You'll soon have a freezer full. Remember to take it day by day too and enjoy the Kangaroo Care. I cherished those days the most.
God Bless you and your sweet family. We'll be praying for you all and your sweet baby's homecoming.
PS. How many grams does she weigh? Post it daily to keep up with things.
She's gorgeous-I found your blog through Kelly's and I wanted you to know that I'm praying for your beautiful family.
wahoo! good job with the pumping! I felt it was therapeutic for me as a mommy to our preemie - it's like what I could contribute mainly because I couldn't care for her 24/7. GOOD JOB!
I'm so proud of you! You're a milk machine, Mama!
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