Literally. Today Kinley proved that she can roll from her stomach to her back. Up until this point she was only able to roll from her back to her stomach and then she would get "stuck" on her stomach. It is so nice that she can now get off her stomach if she wants to, but it looks like we will have to do some baby proofing of our house now that she is somewhat mobile.
The other big news is that Kinley has been without her NG for the past 6 days!!! Her goal volume is around 840mls, but 700mls is the minimum required amount to maintain hydration. As long as Kinley hits the magic 700mls mark during the day we let her go without the NG tube feed at night. We have been taking it day by day, but like I said, it has been 6 days since we have had to do a tube feed. Kevin and I are really excited about the progress Kinley has made over the last week. (And I am sure Kinley enjoys a break from getting the NG tube replaced each night.) She went from eating 500mls a couple of weeks ago to at least 700mls a day lately. Yesterday she ate 750mls and today she had a record breaking bottle...180mls (6 oz)! I don't want to get ahead of myself and say the days of NG feeds are over, but for now we just enjoy each day that is NG free.
Kinley continues to play with spoon feeds and so far we have learned that she likes sweet potatoes the best. She does a lot better eating if you let her feed herself rather than trying to feed her. Apparently stubbornness and independence are characteristics of a CDH baby. Either that or she just takes after me. Either way, she has really had a productive week and Kevin and I could not be happier for her.
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4 comments:
PRAISE GOD! How wonderful that she has been doing do great! And now rolling over, too! She's just doing all the good! And what a wonderful early Christmas present!
Ya'll are continually in my prayers!
Kathy in West Texas
What wonderful news! We were so happy to read your great post. What a way to celebrate the holidays!
Thinking of you,
Scott & Susan H.
That is so exciting, I am so happy for you guys. She is doing phenomenal! And of course, she is cute as always. What a little doll she is. It seems like so long since we've seen you guys- we need to get together after the holidays settle down somewhat if Kinley isn't too busy! Take care! :)
Go Kinley! She must have some pretty great paarents! What an amazing little girl! Hmm...stubborn and independent, sounds like she takes after her Norwegion/Irish Great Grandma too! Love you.
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