I am just getting ready to go visit Sarah tonight but wanted to post the update for today.
Weight: 580 grams- an increase of 30 grams from Friday
Feedings: Increased to 5mL every 3 hours, tolerating well with no residuals. Sarah continues to yank out her feeding tube a few times a day, but it shows she has pretty amazing coordination and it is simple to put it right back in.
They removed the derm shmutzy tape from her cheeks. That stuff was there to protect her fragile skin fom the tape that held the respirator in place (in case anyone was wondering what all the discoloration was on her cheeks). She is looking good.
I will update more in the morning, I just wantd to post something up for those of you who check often and have to have your Sarah fix for the day:)
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The martins are watching your progress daily, also...little darling kisses and finger sucking...how wonderful!
Love you.
Erika and Roger,
Sarah Chaya - Is truly living up to her name.
May the nachas and inspiration she gives to you and MANY others continue! We are so proud of every milestone, and acomplishment. So many people that say tehillim for her check the blog daily for a dose of inspiration!
Sarah is very lucky to have such special parents like you guys.
Looking forward to checking the blog tomm.
Meir & Hadassah and the 'gang'
For those who don't know, "residuals" are the amount of food left in the tummy prior to the next feeding. They check by drawing back with an empty syringe hooked to the feeding tube. The amount of liquid that comes into the syringe is the "residual" amount. It tells the staff how well the liquid is being absorbed. Based on that, they may increase or decrease the amount of feeding, and/or shorten/lengthen the duration of the feeding, and/or shorten/lengthen the interim between feedings.
This message is brought to you because Grandpa said the GP (great people... who check the blog) may not know what "residual" means. Now you know. Love, Grandma
P.S. And hi to all my friends, my sisters-in-laws and their families! It means so much to me to read your comments. Thank you.
We McCollums check in on Sarah often too. We love Rogers blogs. He missed his calling, he could have been a journalist. Don't underestimate your entries, Erika, because in those I see the tender heart of a mother, and it touches all of us out here who can relate to how you feel. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
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