2 down...6 to go 7/18/2011

7/13/2011 4 lb 15.5 oz
7/14/2011 4 lb 15.5 oz
7/17/2011 5 lb 0.5 oz
7/18/2011 5 lb 1.5 oz

Aliyah was able to take 2 complete bottle feeds by mouth today.  She is currently being feed 8 times a day.  Aliyah will need to average a bottle a day in order to go home by next week.  Prayerfully, she will do better than that.


Christal gave her another bath today.  This time, she didn't try to poop in the bath water!  The first time, they were able to pull her out before she dropped the bomb!  Maybe they should use the color in the bath water to indicate when she has used the bathroom (similar to the Grown-ups movie).  We wouldn't want them bathing her in urine water would we??? 

The doctor made an aggressive move today also.  He attempted to turn her oxygen all the way down today.  Unfortunately, she didn't respond very well today.  The medical staff ended up turning the oxygen back up after the unfavorable response.  They will continue to try, but it may be more graceful (over a longer time period) next time.  Christal personally didn't like the move because its timing (right before she eats).

Aliyah normally has trouble when she gets to the end of her feeding.  Her little tummy gets big enough to make it slightly difficult to breath.  

Please pray for her continued growth and endurance.  We are definitely getting close.  I can feel it. 


God Bless,
Barry G.