The occupational therapist (not crazy Annie) worked with me last night and Chloe did so well. We found out a solution: a nipple shield. It's probably exactly what you're envisioning, and it helps Chloe latch on better. She tried sucking the entire half hour that I worked with her...it was amazing! The O.T. was great and answered all of my questions. It makes me a lot more excited to go up and practice nursing with Chloe because I'm finally seeing progress.
Plus, she's freakin' cute. :)
When I went in this morning, Chloe's stomach was still distended and so they took her off the fortifier and she is strictly on my milk. Tomorrow they will try a different, more broken down fortifier and see if she reacts well.
I was kind of frustrated though, because I got to the NICU right at 10:30 (one of her scheduled feedings) and the nurse was already TWENTY MINUTES into her feeding! Are you serious? Chloe wasn't even interested in breastfeeding because she was already full! My nurse was really nice and I'm sure she is crazy busy, but I had made sure the NICU knew I was coming...ugh. Oh well, I'm going back tonight.
Dr. Fox also came in and took off her casts. He had an emergency come up and didn't recast her immediately, so I was able to see the progress she's making:
AMAZING, right?!
She is such a little rockstar!
She will be recasted by the time I see her again tonight and I can't believe she's already had almost three weeks of casts. My little girl is growing up...and hopefully out, too. ;)
Jess that is amazing!! I can't believe the progress she is making! I am so proud of your little one :)
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