Well, Kara continues to create excitement and interest wherever she goes (or even when she's just in on place!)
*Yesterday and today she's had high blood potassium levels. This is pretty rare. She had 3 blood draws to "double check" that this was real. A lot of times, the draw itself creates a false reading of high potassium levels. The 3rd verified that for sure, it was real. In the meanwhile they were able to get those levels down (diuretic with a saline IV to compensate... bummer, thought we were past the I.V.s!) It is just above the high side of normal right now. Hopefully today we can figure out why her potassium levels are high. Apparently high potassium messes with the electrical circuits in the heart (hers is currently doing fine, known thanks to the EKG).
*Kara was not very pacified with sugar-water when she was being poked (at least 3 tried... =( for her I.V. Milk in my finger, however? "YUM! Thanks, Mom!"
*Today PT and I started her on a bottle. She took 25 mL in 5 minutes (not bad with a tiny premie niple and for her first try). We are going to try again, with PT, again today to get some guidance for the weekend. Just this past Tuesday she was having a hard time swallowing even drops. Thank you, God, for her amazing progress!
*She is getting more milk to try to up her calories (her weight was down the past 2 days in a row). Her doctors were originally going to just add more calories (i.e. powdered formula) but agreed to do more volume and see how she does. What a blessing to be part of the decision-making process.
*Jeremy & I have had the pleasure of being interviewed, with Kara to be highlighted in a video to help raise money for NICU expansion. It was a blessing to be able to share our experiences and recommendations (like maybe a nearby potty for postpartum women!!) for the NICU.
Looking forward to the weekend!
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