Arlyn had a great night she received the central line in her groin and everything was successful last evening. It took a little bit of time for Arlyn to wake up but she was able to tolerate the procedure without need for extended oxygen use. The baby finally started on TPN ( nutrition ) and did not have a lapse in her prostaglandins which essentially was the goal. Yesterday evening the baby started to look a little jaundice and they talked about possible photo therapy today they will be repeating bilirubin this afternoon to see if she will need it. Arlyn is a well natured baby and is contented by touch, unfortunately we have not been able to hold her very much because she continues to need an arterial line in her umbilical artery they do not want to get dislodged. We were hoping for skin to skin last evening but will hope they will allow for us to hold her today. We will be asking today if we can start breast feeding Arlyn loves her pacifier and is ready to nurse.
Mom and Dad are doing well and have the potential to discharge tomorrow morning. We will hopefully be transitioning to the Ronald McDonald house after discharge to be close to Arlyn. All of the social workers and support staff through compassion net have been very helpful through this entire situation. The NICU team has been wonderful and thoughtful in the entire course for Arlyn.
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