Feisty Girl

Today has been a good day for Lorena. There are over 100 nurses that work in the NICU here at Stormont Vail, so we haven't gotten to know anyone in particular yet. We did get to meet the Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is assigned to Lorena. I can't remember her name at the moment though..oh well, it's been a long day. She explained that Lorena is doing well. She used the term "fabulous" which made us feel very fortunate. There are basic things that many parents take for granted. She included examples of healthy skin, blood pressure, and kidney and bowel function. Lorena has very healthy skin for her age (with no tears or problems), has maintained good blood pressure, and has emptied her bladder and bowels today. The NP said these are all great steps. She also has never had to be on a ventilator which is really good for her age. She will continue to be on the CPAP machine to help assist with breathing, but for the most part she is breathing on her own. She is still on antibiotics for her infection, which I am told is normal for most preemies. The biggest change today was her bilirubin level. She is slightly jaundice, which I am told is also normal for preemies, so she is under a light and has to wear special goggles to protect her eyes.

 

The nurses are still describing her as a "feisty girl."  She likes to flail her arms and legs around.  When I was watching her today, I could have sworn she almost turned over.  Very wishful thinking on my part and not realistic at all at this stage, but I have always had and always will have high hopes for little Lorena.  Thanks for all the prayers again.  God has been so good to us. 

 

The nurses have said she has big hands.  I think her feet are pretty big too.  This print shows they are almost 2 inches long.

Under the light