Clara didn't have such a great day again today. Her oxygen rate dropped a few times and her heart rate dropped while she was eating. When these episodes are viewed along with her recent weight loss, the doctors and nurses think she could be experiencing Gastroesophageal Reflux (or simply "reflux"). This is not an uncommon condition in preemies with underdeveloped intestines or chronic lung disease. Reflux can be very painful, but it is not life-threatening. At worst, if Clara has reflux it will add time to her hospital stay and give us more to worry about when she gets home. We just hate to see her suffer any more than she already has and hope this is a short-lived phase that won't have too many complications.
Sorry tonight's post is so short but Chris has to work tomorrow, Morgan is really busy at work this week, and we spent a little extra time at the hospital. We'll (probably) have more news tomorrow.
In a little bit of amazing news, Wilson rolled over again. He didn't do it for the camera, but it definitely happened during "tummy time" with Chris.
Wait a minute? You're working CD? I hope not too much! Give those babies some love from me!
ReplyDeleteI plan on stopping by for tummy time very soon!
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