Quick update:
- Amy tried to feed Natalie from herself today. She latched on but got frustrated and cried. She drank most of her milk from the bottle. Amy was very disappointed Natalie would not drink from her.
- Natalie seems to recovering from the surgery well. The surgical doctors told Amy do not need to check on her very often anymore.
- Natalie is making good progress on drinking from a bottle. Previously they were planning on increasing the amount of milk she is drinking by 3cc every 12 hours, but they have decreased this to 9 hours. However she is still retrieving nutrients intravenously, and has a feeding tube down her nose.
- The NICU nurse told her she does not need to get up in the middle of the night to feed any longer.
- Amy talked for a long time with a nurse from our insurance provider. She gave a lot of helpful advice and good information. It is possible that Medicaid will pay a portion of the medical expenses since she is disabled.
- We are starting to learn about how to keep a preemie baby safe from germs, especially in flu season. The kids will both have to get flu shots, and she cannot be in crowds (including church) until flu season is over. A friend of ours is just starting to organize a shower for Amy, but if Natalie is out of the hospital, she will not be able to be there.
Amy took a picture of Natalie with her feeding tube in.
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