We're getting closer and closer to bringing our girl home! Today we had the hearing test done and she passed. She is officially what they call "po ad-lib"(by mouth at will) meaning she gets to eat what she wants, when she wants. She has to gain weight twice over 48hours and we are waiting for the results of her heart monitor (with baited breath). If the monitor comes back fine and she packs on some weight, she'll be home. These are the days we've been waiting for and it's so hard to not get too excited. Things could still keep her there for a while, but we so badly want to ride on the tails of good news.
She ate well today, taking 90mls or 3 OUNCES! at her morning feeding. She ate another 30 at her second feeding and 60 at her 3rd. She's a hungry little girl and we're hoping she's just as eager as we are to be home. We've got the carseat and coming home outfit ready and her room is done enough for her to use it.
We also had a bittersweet day. We said goodbye to her primary care nurse, just in case she doesn't work again before Genevieve comes home. While we're ready to leave the NICU, we'll really miss her. She has helped make this whole experience so much better for us. Taking special care of our little girl, making us laugh, even on the hard days, helping us cope with having an early baby and giving us valuable tips for caring for her.. We'll definitely miss Christa and all of the NICU staff. We ended up at a wonderful place.
And now, we're almost home!
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