After yesterday's progress, we were hoping to arrive at the hospital today with news that Brady was taking the full amounts by bottle. He wasn't. Today was very much like yesterday. He had some normal feedings during the evening and slept quite a bit at night. He took 60 ml, 70 ml and 70 ml today when we were there.
They are all good amounts, and he actually took over 50% of his feedings by bottle over the past 12 hours. He didn't appear to be straining as much when he was eating today. We hope that the reflux medicine is making it easier and more comfortable for him to eat.
At the same time, it doesn't appear like he's going to make that next leap this weekend. We think they have us on the schedule for surgery on Monday morning. We will need to confirm everything and give permission either tomorrow or Monday morning.
We do appreciate hearing from family and friends with experience using G-tubes. There always is a little bit of fear with the unknown. We obviously would prefer for Brady not to need surgery. At the same time, we know that this procedure is the best step for Brady's recovery.
The nurses there call the G-tube (or G-J tube) the gateway to home. We've learned that it's a very common procedure at the NICU. While parents are often reluctant at first, we've also learned that parents really grow to appreciate the device.
Thanks again for your messages and prayers as we move to this next phase in Brady's recovery.
With love,
Tyler, Ali, Ava, Casey and Brady
They are all good amounts, and he actually took over 50% of his feedings by bottle over the past 12 hours. He didn't appear to be straining as much when he was eating today. We hope that the reflux medicine is making it easier and more comfortable for him to eat.
At the same time, it doesn't appear like he's going to make that next leap this weekend. We think they have us on the schedule for surgery on Monday morning. We will need to confirm everything and give permission either tomorrow or Monday morning.
We do appreciate hearing from family and friends with experience using G-tubes. There always is a little bit of fear with the unknown. We obviously would prefer for Brady not to need surgery. At the same time, we know that this procedure is the best step for Brady's recovery.
The nurses there call the G-tube (or G-J tube) the gateway to home. We've learned that it's a very common procedure at the NICU. While parents are often reluctant at first, we've also learned that parents really grow to appreciate the device.
Thanks again for your messages and prayers as we move to this next phase in Brady's recovery.
With love,
Tyler, Ali, Ava, Casey and Brady
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