I had a chauffeur on Tuesday to Topeka.  Kate (Dan's sister) had a meeting there so she drove me and got to see Lorena for the first time.  Kate said she was beautiful.  Lorena was on her tummy when  we got there.  This was the first time to see her lying on her stomach.  She looked so peaceful.  I always feel good when she is sleeping and restful.  After backing her feedings down to 2 times a day on Monday, Dr. Morgan increased them to 3 milliliters 4 times a day on Tuesday.  So she is starting to digest her milk again!  So thankful for that.  We saw Nan a few times yesterday, even though she wasn't our nurse.  She is one of my favorites so far.  She was very comforting during my meltdown yesterday.  It is hard to pump 8-10 times a day especially with having the stress of a baby in the NICU.  I know it is important for Lorena so I continue to try.  I'm not making as much milk as I would like but Nan reminded me that Lorena is only requiring 12 milliliters a day.  I am making 20 times that amount per day.  I know I should just be happy that she is doing so well, but women have hormones we can't control.  As I tell Dan, "guys just don't get it!"

I stayed home today.  I needed a day of rest.  I baked some oatmeal raisin cookies and sat on the couch most of the day.  I just talked to LeAnn (Lorena's nurse for Wednesday).  Lorena is still on 4 feedings a day.  She had a stomach xray which looked good.  Lorena weighs 2 pounds 7.9 ounces according to her last weigh in on Tuesday night!  Thankful for the weight gain.  I have been told that 1/2 an ounce a day is good for her at this stage. 

"Waving" to mommy. 

Tomorrow I will be headed to Topeka after my appointment with Dr. Thompson.  Thanks again for all the cards, messages, and prayers.  ~ Lydia