Melanie is still doing very well. She is tolerating her feedings again. They started her back at 15ml and every 3 hours they will increase her feeding by 3ml until she is considered at full feedings (25ml). She continues to do well on just oxygen (nasal cannula). Since she is doing so well on the oxygen the nurses said it would be okay to let two family members hold little Melanie today. There were some very excited MI family members today, and some not very excited members as they had a tickle in their throat or a runny nose. So who was the first to hold her???? Grandpa B of course. For those of you that don't know him, he us considered a baby HOG. If there is a sleeping baby around him, he will be holding her and sleeping too. Grandpa Berens LOVES holding sleeping babies (don't we all). This time was a little different though; he had to sit up in a chair, not lay on the couch. No nappy for Grandpa toady; I'm pretty sure he didn't mind. Who is the second person you might ask....Wendi's husband Dan! Yup, not grandma b...yet. When Dan got done holding her he went right out to Wendi and of course rubbed it in that he got to hold her and she didn't. He let her smell his arm though, isn't he thoughtful
And one more first. Miya's first kiss to Melanie. Before we left the hospital tonight, Miya said prayers with Melanie and then kissed her head. It was very precious to see Miya already trying to teach Melanie. We are truly blessed with three wonderful little girls and thank God for them each and every day. Even on those days when they can't sit still in church, fight the whole way home, and cry through dinner! Yes, even those days we are thankful for!
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10
6 comments:
Hi Jeff amd Nicki,
I am so glad she is doing so well on the nasal cannula, isn't it so cool she is a show-off!:) How exciting that Grandpa and Dan got to hold her and hopefully Grandma and Wendy can soon! Glad you had a good Sabbath.
Love Kevin and Leesa
You guys sure know how to bring a mom to tears, don't you! What an awesome day! We are so excited for you all, and especially Melanie, who finally gets to be held by her Grandpa!! What a day!
Have a good week! Love and prayers, Brenda
How cool!! She is getting bigger (sorry Jeff!) Hopefully Grandma & Wendi will get a chance too! Grandpa look so happy! Did you have to kick him out after awhile? :) I will agree with you on the last part...they may drive you nuts at time however you wouldn't want life without them! Hope Melanie continues to get stronger and continues to tolerate the feedings! Continuing to pray for you all!!
Yah, grandpa b, there will be many naps with that grandpa. I remember with Nicki on his stomach sleeping away. Again great pics. Keep them coming. Have a great week!!
Jodi
Hey little Miss Melanie! You have one very jealous aunt out here in Iowa!!! Wow, would I like to hold you!!! Grandpa B and Dan, I'm really am happy for you guys, (although quite jealous) :) I'm sure it was a moment that will never be forgotten!! Grandma B and Wendi, take an extra long time when it is your turn to hold that sweet bundle!!
I'm so glad eveything is going so well with Melanie and her breating! And she's 3 pounds!! Way to go peanut!!
Take care Jeff and Nicki! Give the girls a kiss from all of us!! Love you!
Glenda
The pic of Miya kissing Melanie is so precious!! So glad to hear that Melanie is doing so well!
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