Update Tuesday 3/1

Blakelee is doing so well. She weighs 2 lbs even right now. That is down an ounce from yesterday. She is still doing the A&Bs.

I got to go spend the afternoon with Mandi & Blakelee yesterday. I haven't been there since she was born. You can look at the pictures but they just don't do justice to how small she really is in real life. It was shocking to see her again. The video below shows Mandi touching her so you can kind of get an idea of how tiny she is.

She just wasn't very comfortable and was moving around a lot. Miss Blakelee was being kind of naughty while I was there. First she pulled the temperature probe off, then a little while later she pulled the feeding tube out. Naughty naughty. I'm sure she used up too much energy doing all of that. The little stinker can now lift her head up and turn it over.

Feedings are 17 mil right now and she is doing so great on them, she is able to digest all of it. The nurse said on a 17 mil feeding she can maintain the weight she is right now. As they gradually add more to the feedings she will be able to gain.

Now for the best part of my visit. I was able to touch little Blakelee. OH MY GOOD GRACIOUS. She was laying on her back with her little hands on her chest. I put my hand over hers and just held her there for a minute. It literally took my breath away, I was scared and excited. She is just such a little miracle and to hold that in your hand is just incredible. I can't wait until Mandi & Russ get to hold her and kiss her. It doesn't sound like they will have to wait much longer. It's so hard to be there with her and not pick her up and snuggle. 

We probably won't update everyday now. Thankfully there isn't a lot to update about.