Well it looks like I spoke too soon in my last post and now both Slade and Ella have infections. Both are very common and are being treated with antibiotics however Ella's is SUPER contagious (only to other babies, not adults or kids). She has been put in a room by herself off to the side of the main room (with door open) and every time we or the nurses visit her we have to wear a gown and gloves now. Its hard to say how either one got these infections as they are so easily spread that you can carry both types of these bacterias on your clothes. We are definitely not happy about this new news however the Dr. assures us that they will both be cured easily with antibiotics. To help reduce the chance of the infection spreading, they will also be removing Ella's ventilator tonight if she lets them. On a good note, neither baby is acting "sick" but rather have a lot of movement and no fevers. Please keep these babies (& our little Claire) in your thoughts as they fight through these next few difficult days.
On a good note, all babies are tolerating food great. Ella & Slade have now been moved up to 2cc's every 3 hours and Claire up to 3cc's every 3 hours. In addition, they are definitely putting on weight now with Ella now up to 2lbs 2oz, Clair 1lb 14oz and Slade 1lb 11oz. We are so happy Ella has surpassed that 2 lb goal and can't wait for the others to join her. We also got to get all the babies foot printed today, which while it was neat to watch, I sometimes wish they'd just leave the poor things alone and quit messing with them all the time (they actually don't touch them too much but we had a nurse today that I felt was overdoing it in the show off department). Hopefully tomorrow will be a better days for the Miligan trio
On a good note, all babies are tolerating food great. Ella & Slade have now been moved up to 2cc's every 3 hours and Claire up to 3cc's every 3 hours. In addition, they are definitely putting on weight now with Ella now up to 2lbs 2oz, Clair 1lb 14oz and Slade 1lb 11oz. We are so happy Ella has surpassed that 2 lb goal and can't wait for the others to join her. We also got to get all the babies foot printed today, which while it was neat to watch, I sometimes wish they'd just leave the poor things alone and quit messing with them all the time (they actually don't touch them too much but we had a nurse today that I felt was overdoing it in the show off department). Hopefully tomorrow will be a better days for the Miligan trio
Yay on the weight gain! Keep celebrating the positives with their feeding. It's great! They will battle through this infection and keep on growing. Kisses to the trio and a bear hug to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your news and ups and downs with us. I feel we live so far away, but you and those precious babies are close to our hearts.
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