Surprise!

Sunday we visited the NICU like we have everyday. When we asked for the daily update, the nurses said Cambria was doing very well. She was taking all of her food by bottle. Both nurses were excited and said she would be ready to go home Monday or Tuesday. We were planning for a week from Monday or Tuesday. We have been running around since then to get ready. My boss loaned us a stroller, bath, and some other necessities. Laura cleaned the house and went shopping. We both took the cat to the vet for the annual check-up. I had to carry the carrier because Laura still shouldn't be lifting things.

Today Dr. Mah confirmed Cambria will be coming home. He also cleared her to have the feeding tube removed. When Laura went to see her she was tube and IV free for the first time!

Aegean also continues to improve. His x-rays continue to show no gas, so they started to feed him again. He only gets 3 mL per meal now and is still supplemented with TPN with glucose and the separate lipid feed. They will slowly increase his feeds to make sure the NEC is completely cleared up. He will continue the antibiotic treatment until the course is complete. He is gaining weight, even with the IV feeding. Laura reported his weight is 3 lb 4 oz. He will need to reach 4 lbs and also feed on his own completely. Assuming the NEC is gone, Dr. Mah thinks he will be ready to come home in 7-10 days.

Both also had an ultrasound of their brains to make sure there wasn't any damage. The nurses reported that everything looks perfect.

Tonight we are planning for our last night of good sleep for a long time. Wish us luck!