We took full advantage of the warm weather yesterday. We went late in the day so it wouldn't be too crowded. Ailyn loved being outside. She sat in the swing and stared at the world.
The surgery date is set for May 3rd. She has 5 big appointments before then and will get weighed each time. Aaron called the pediatrician on Friday and told him we wanted to start solids twice a day. He agreed this was ok to do.
I posted our Ailyn's feeding problems on a micropreemie group. I have had many Mommies writing to me, sharing their stories and giving me advice. I try anything! A few Mommies have said that their babies have a hard time gaining weight and were just as small as Ailyn. This made us feel so much better! One Mom wrote to me telling us we should try a faster flow nipple. I sent Aaron to Walmart late last night to buy some. I had asked her therapist a few months ago if we should switch. She didn't want us to right then. Ailyn chokes pretty easy so we have be careful with feeding her too fast. BUT, she was able to pace herself VERY well. She has been able to drink 4 ounces in under a half hour! I really hope this helps get more ounces into her so we can keep the Gtube away!
I have to get her ready for therapy. Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather!
We took full advantage of the warm weather yesterday. We went late in the day so it wouldn't be too crowded. Ailyn loved being outside. She sat in the swing and stared at the world.
The surgery date is set for May 3rd. She has 5 big appointments before then and will get weighed each time. Aaron called the pediatrician on Friday and told him we wanted to start solids twice a day. He agreed this was ok to do. 
I posted our Ailyn's feeding problems on a micropreemie group. I have had many Mommies writing to me, sharing their stories and giving me advice. I try anything! A few Mommies have said that their babies have a hard time gaining weight and were just as small as Ailyn. This made us feel so much better! One Mom wrote to me telling us we should try a faster flow nipple. I sent Aaron to Walmart late last night to buy some. I had asked her therapist a few months ago if we should switch. She didn't want us to right then. Ailyn chokes pretty easy so we have be careful with feeding her too fast. BUT, she was able to pace herself VERY well. She has been able to drink 4 ounces in under a half hour! I really hope this helps get more ounces into her so we can keep the Gtube away!
I have to get her ready for therapy. Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather!
