March 16th, 2017 2100
Arlyn continues to grow and get stronger. Yesterday
her weight was 2810grams and today she was 2840 grams. According to the Nurse
practitioner we are really looking for relative gain over the course of the
next few days. In rounds this morning they talked about her electrolytes
specifically her chloride, sodium and potassium and will be closely monitoring
but feel confident that her electrolytes will normalize as the diuretics
disappear. They switched the Lasix over to oral lasix which means she is no
longer on any other medication IV. Hopeful that the lab work will get less and
we will be able to take her PICC out soon. Overall today was exciting because I
was allowed to take her in a stroller on the unit for a little while (20 min)
honestly she never woke up and I walked with a smile plastered on my face but
it felt good to be able to walk around with her. She also had an ECHO today to
check the left ventricle pressure since removing her diuretics yesterday. I was
gone this afternoon visiting the big boys so I did not get an update on
what was found but will be sure to touch base with cardiology in the morning at
rounds. I had a wonderful afternoon and evening with kolby and Calogero talking
to them about what is happening with their sister. Kolby has a pretty big
expectation that Arlyn should come home for his birthday on the 29th. I really
hope that happens. Another day down with continued progress not so bad. Back at
the hospital this evening Arlyn vomited a little bit but after burping her she
seemed more content. Hopeful that we have another gain tomorrow.
After bath time this morning
During Arlyns ECHO today
Going for a walk
Dreaming while I get my ECHO
So sleepy
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