She had her first Dr appt a week ago and she weighed 7 lbs 4 oz at that appointment. I was so relieved she is still gaining weight.
Since we have been home, she is getting up ever 2-3 hours to eat. We are still trying to get in a routine with days and nights. Some nights Willa gets up every 2 hours to eat, other nights she gets up every 4 hours to eat, and then others she has no desire to sleep and all she wants to do is look around, kick and suck on her binky. I wouldn't trade the sleepness nights for anything!
She is still on the formula to help with her reflux. We are starting to introduce some breastmilk in with the formula and we try to nurse once a day.
Elli is doing well with Willa. She seems very concerned when Willa is crying. I think she is just thrilled to have someone home with her now. Poor dog was left alone so much when we were making trips to Wichita.
We are up for having visitors and have already had some friends stop by. We do ask that you keep the following things in consideration before you come by to visit.
-Please do not come over if you are sick or have a cold, have recently been sick, or were around someone who was sick. In the NICU, we had to be free of any illness symptoms for 24 hours before coming to visit. We want to stick to this rule for awhile.
-We ask that only adults come for visits at this point. We are in the height of flu and RSV season. Willa is especially at risk for these things. RSV to adults and children is just a cold, but to preemie babies can make them very sick.
-You will be asked to wash your hands before holding Willa or touching her hands. Please don't be offended.
-Please come in clean clothes (or atleast clothes that haven't been worn around germy people). Might sound silly, but the RSV virus can live on clothes and we just don't want to take any chances. Also, her little lungs were very under developed when she was born and she will continue to fight that. Clothes that smell of smoke or any other strong smells can weaken her little lungs.
-A heads up that you are coming is appreciated. :)
Our second night rooming in. Helping dad get some work done.
Leaving the hospital. Cue the tears after this pic was taken.
Welcome home!
Checking out her new home
Grandpa Dave holding Willa for the first time and Elli supervising
Hanging with Uncle Joe and Elli not far away
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