Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Eewwwww That's Not Breastmilk

I quickly checked on Olivia before I left Ann Arbor this morning. I guess she had a pretty fussy night. She never really settled down well and cried a lot. She finished all the pumped Breatsmilk last night and wanted no part of the Formula they were offering her. They did switch the formula type so it very well could be a flavor issue. 

Her Oxygen values weren't as good overnight as they had been during the day, and her Lactic acid in her blood had built up again also. Both of these can be explained by her crying and fussing all night, hopefully Sara can manage to settle her down this morning and return her to yesterday's more comfortable level. Hopefully the chest tube can come out today which could be causing a lot of her discomfort. 

It was tough again to leave this AM to go to work, especially since she's going through another rough patch. I didn't get a chance to talk to the Drs, but hopefully Sara will find out more of the plan for the day during Morning Rounds.

Keep the good thoughts coming, Olivia still needs them.

1 comment:

  1. Those steps back always have to come along, but then we are so joyus to see them subside.
    Sending good vibes to Sara and Olivia Peanut.
    Dr Ben, You must be exhausted with work and your travels back and forth. In our quick passing yesterday I actually thought you looked well for all you have been through.
    Keep up the good work !

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