"Steady as she goes," says Lauren's doctors. And steady she is... Lauren continues on this remarkably stable path, and is growing by leaps and bounds, so to speak...
She is now up to 17 ccs of breast milk every 3 hours, which is providing the vast majority of her nutrition and fluids - like a full term baby. (Yeah, it feels good to say that...) She is now pooping and peeing regularly, indicating that her digestive system is fully up and running.
The only hiccup has been a blood clot that developed in her central IV line yesterday afternoon. Rather than flushing the line and depositing the blood clot back into her body where it could potentially cause a blockage, they removed the entire line. So, she only has a small Piv line in her ankle. Because she is getting most of her feedings by mouth now (through the G-tube), the central line wasn't really necessary.
We are starting to see some big changes in her, as most of the support is being scaled back for now. As Kaia says, "our little girl is growing up." The kangaroo sessions are incredibly important to both Kaia and Lauren, and seem to be going well... We are told by the doctors that these sessions of skin to skin contact become expected by the baby. So, Kaia has made an effort to at the same time each day to hold Lauren. We continue to hope and pray that she continues to grow and thrive, and that we will be able to bring her home this spring...
Thanks for all of your support,
Grant and Kaia
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What great news as we also continue to pray for Lauren to grow and thrive, (as do "millions" of friends from our church and friends/family all over the world!
We're so glad to hear you (super parents and g'parents) are getting some rest too!
Love and Prayers,
Nora and Dean
special hugs to Connor too!
Before you know it she'll have those adorable, chubby baby arms and legs. :) Steady is fantastic.
-Lor
It's been so exciting to hear Lauren's wonderful progress over the last few days! I can just feel the weight being lifted, and a greater sense of calm taking place (at home and in the hospital). Little Lauren... you're amazing! Before all of this, I had never heard of Kangaroo sessions, but what a wonderful thing! Please keep the photos coming.
Lots of love,
Lisa, Dave & Owen
I am amazed at how fast her food intake has increased! Awesome! Love you guys - Matty, Julie, Walker, and Laney May
Kaia and Grant,
We just got back in town from Hawaii and we were anxious to check on Lauren's progress. Looks like we were away for the worst and we can't tell you how glad we are to hear that she is a fighter and that things are looking up. We'll continue to follow her progress and keep you all in our thoughts.
Lots of love,
Peggy, Ross, and Emmett
Kaia and Grant -
I am just getting caught up on all of your updates - so thankful that Lauren is continuing to fight such a brave battle and although battle-tested, she's stronger than ever! I will give you a call later today, Kaia -- thinking that for a Saturday, it may still be too early West Coast Time for you ugys! can't wait to get caught up - lots of love!
Janel
“Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.”
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