So Ivy's home health nurse, Nancy, came to our house yesterday to weigh her and check on things. Ivy weighs 8 lbs 9.5 oz now, which means she gained 6.5 ounces in one week, that is excellent weight gain! The most amazing thing is that she hasn't used her NG tube (feeding tube in her nose) for about a week, she hasn't needed it. She now takes all her feeds by bottle, even at night. So Nancy and I came to the conclusion that she doesn't need her NG tube anymore, except for taking her meds. It is pretty sad to leave an annoying tube in someones nose just for the convenience of giving them medication twice a day, so Nancy showed me a trick on giving them to her orally, told me to try it Monday night and Tuesday morning, and if she didn't spit up, the tube could come out!! Well it's Tuesday morning, and guess what, no spit up!! The tube is out and I am so happy!! We can see her beautiful face again!! She is doing so much better than anyone expected, and we are so pleased with her progress. She seems just like a normal baby now, not like she spent 7 weeks in the hospital and had 3 surgeries. You certainly can't tell from looking at her (with clothes on). We are so proud of you Ivy, keep up the good work.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Thats totally awesome, Go Ivy!! you shouls post a pic of her without it!! By the way did you get the e-mail I sent you?
That is awesome! I hope she continues to astound you!
yes, kim, I got the email, but I honestly couldn't tell what the crap you were talking about!! maybe you should call me, I don't get it.
She is a little fighter! Great news Chelle. By the way, I like the new family pic.
Yea! That is great news. So wonderful! She is amazing.
I totally got misty, I am so happy for you all. She is amazing. It is either because she has the most spectacualr family or because of her middle name j/k. Love the new fun backround and your family pic. Your hair is so cute.
That is so great! How wonderful to get to see her beautiful face without the tubes, what a blessing! We can't wait to see her, but we will give you a little more time and come next month without any kids so we won't bring germs into your house. Way to go Ivy!!
Yay for a family picture with no tubes. You are right she looks perfectly wonderful. What a blessing. She is beautiful
love it! Also love the new family picture.
Hey! I found your blog from Rikki's... I'm glad to see your family and your cute girl improving so much!
yeah! that's great news rochelle! big congrats! i'm so happy she's doing so well. we miss you!
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