Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Mikaila's Hitting the Bottle Already! I didn't start until I was 10.....
Ok, I am tired. Very tired. Just got back from a trip to Rochester a minute ago that began with my drive west more than 16 hours ago. I almost didn't do a post tonight but I wanted to keep my Ripkenesque (you have to be a baseball fan to get the reference) streak going and there really is news to report. My mind is very mushy so please lower your expectations. This morning Mikaila's feeds were increased to 22 mls. She handled the additional calories without issue. The real news is that Mikaila was bottle fed for the first time with her 2pm feed. Nurse Amy was astounded by both her instincts and her progress. Mikaila was able to take 16 mls from the bottle! Remarkable. She was given the balance through the tube. Amy made everyone that entered the room aware of Mikaila's feat. Of course, I wasn't there to see it. Luckily, Kim had Amy snap a few pictures of this epic event. Enjoy. Quick addition Thursday morning, Mikaila gained 35 grams and now stans at 1140 grams or 2 lbs 8 ounces.
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8 comments:
WAAHHOOOOOO!!!!! look at her!!!
and thank you dara, for putting up the post even though you are so tired. i for one would have worried if i had to go to bed without any news tonight.
kim, what a great day this must have been for you, stay strong.
breida
this is VERY exciting... it's also fun to watch how alert Mikaila is... she watches everything! congrats to all three of you on an amazing day.
love, Aunt Kathie
Good Job Mikaila!
Honey, it just gets easier from now. You have been such a good little girl, and are making your parents proud. Yes, you've got to have your bottles and everything else that they give you, so you can be a strong little girl, with your mum and dad wrapped around your little pinky! Give your dad a big hug for me, for writing his blog even though he was tired! He's a great guy, I'm sure you know.
Love and hugs,
--Aunty Mariam
Wow!...this is just incredible news guys!...Mikaila, you never fail to impress me girl! .....your cousin Baby Nyle is 4 1/2 months now and still refuses the bottle!....can ya give him some tips please :)
While here in California, I've been extremely reliant upon Dara's daily updates but HAD to finally go to bed last night without knowing Mikaila's status. Not a good night for Grandma! (Poor Dara, no breaks for you, not even when you are exhausted!)Can't wait to see for myself next week just how she's grown/changed/blossomed over the past couple of weeks. Hope little Maddy is well. I'm having my prayer groups send her healing magic from all over the world.
This blog stuff is incredible to follow. Words are great but the inclusion of photos is an absolute bonus. Here in California, Charlene and I are 3000 miles away from the action but still feel just a stones throw away- not only from our granddaughter, but all you other folks, from as far away as Hawaii, who send Makaila, Dara and Kimmy, your prayers, your love and your joy with Mikaila's progress. We will be making a detour to Alplaus on our return from CA to Maine next week to witness God's blessing first hand. Till then, "Grow Mikaila Grow".
I can't believe how big she's getting, she is adorable. What a wonderful day and what instincts. Love the pics too!
Hey guys... where are the new reports??????????????
Dara, you lazy bum! We want news.
Love you lots...
--Mariam
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