First, I want to apologize for the tardiness of today’s entry… it was just one of those busy days and before I knew it, boom… it’s 9 PM and I’m sitting next to Gwen thinking “I still need to update the blog.”
Anyway, the good part of today being “busy” is that it was a productive day. Mom was able to visit Gwen at CMH. That was the first time since the ambulance crew wheeled her into the recovery room shortly after she was born. Gwen seemed to recognize Heather’s voice during the visit which was nice.
Speaking of Mom, her and Braelyn are both still on target to get discharged tomorrow (Sat).
Braelyn (who I’ve begun to call “The Peanut” thanks to her diminutive stature) continues to amaze me. At last check, she weighted only 4lbs, 2ozs and yet she checks out marvelously in the health department. Her wide eyes and inquisitive looks are just precious.
Not to be outdone, Gwendolyn has maintained her positive progress. The fluid draining from the surgery site is down to a trickle at best. With each day, she seems to get more and more strength in her legs. After her Friday afternoon feeding, they bumped her up to 45 CCs of milk.
Anyway, the good part of today being “busy” is that it was a productive day. Mom was able to visit Gwen at CMH. That was the first time since the ambulance crew wheeled her into the recovery room shortly after she was born. Gwen seemed to recognize Heather’s voice during the visit which was nice.
Speaking of Mom, her and Braelyn are both still on target to get discharged tomorrow (Sat).
Braelyn (who I’ve begun to call “The Peanut” thanks to her diminutive stature) continues to amaze me. At last check, she weighted only 4lbs, 2ozs and yet she checks out marvelously in the health department. Her wide eyes and inquisitive looks are just precious.
Not to be outdone, Gwendolyn has maintained her positive progress. The fluid draining from the surgery site is down to a trickle at best. With each day, she seems to get more and more strength in her legs. After her Friday afternoon feeding, they bumped her up to 45 CCs of milk.
However, on a sour note, this last feeding Friday night Gwen was a little sleepy and only ate a quarter of the required amount. Hopefully she’ll be more alert and hungry at the Midnight feeding or they will have to put a feeding tube down her nose and into her tummy to be sure she’s getting the proper nutrients. The only other negative I can think of for Gwen is that she kept yanking out her IV, which had been place on her hand, so they’ve had to put the IV plug in her head. However, if she can get back on track with her feedings, it will soon be rendered obsolete anyway.
Well, that’s that from the Castellanos. Below are some more photos of the family. Hope you all are doing well… talk to you tomorrow!!!
Well, that’s that from the Castellanos. Below are some more photos of the family. Hope you all are doing well… talk to you tomorrow!!!
Heather gives "The Peanut" a peck
Heather and Gwen at CMH
Braelyn and Daddy
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