P-800g (1.7 lbs) L- 1121g (2.4 lbs)
So I think the exhaustion is setting in. We even stayed home this morning and rested longer and still have been fighting to keep our eyes open today. The best news of the day is that Penelope was switched to a lower dose, twice a day insulin shot and is doing really well on it. She's been in a healthy range of blood sugar for almost 24 hours now! Victory!! She's still on her "blue light special" light but her bilirubin counts were down so hopefully she'll be off it it soon. We should also be getting really close to being able to do kangaroo care with her which would be great for the both of us!
Lydia was started on a second round of endocin to help close her ductus. Both girls' ductuses are wide open and could end up needing a surgery to close them. The good news, and yet more proof that we are at an amazing hospital, is that this surgery can be done at the bedside! They wouldn't have to go through the stress of being taken down to the OR. This could also possibly be Lydia's ticket to Lebonheur. Although the last thing I want is for her to need surgery, maybe she just needs to come for monitoring! For now she's steadily gaining weight and doing well. Still having regular preemie "desats" but nothing out of the ordinary.
Jonathan and I are doing alright. His digestive issues have subsided and my ankles have made a reappearance. We're trying our best to rest as much as we can. It's a little more difficult for me to rest while keeping up my "grocery shopping" (pumping) schedule, but I'm learning how to balance.
Ok, specific prayer
- Penny's blood sugar to remain stable (or just pray that the diabetes just goes away!)
- Penny's ductus to close without complication
- Lydia's ductus to close without complication
- For the girls to be able to be together one way or another
- Comfort and peace for Penelope
- Lydia to continue to do well
- Rest for Jonathan and for me
- Wisdom for the doctors and nurses
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