I just left the hospital and Jacob on duty. Harper was weighed tonight and has lost another 2 oz taking her down to 6 lbs 7 oz. She was 6 lbs 9 oz last night (6 lbs 12 oz at birth). It isn't uncommon for them to loose some weight and after all, she is working hard to eat, keep her temp up and just be so darn cute, that all of those things make her burn calories. She was on a consistent 3 hour schedule where she had to take 40 mls per feeding. Now, she has made it to 4 hours, at times, but that means she has to take 53 mls per feeding. I feel so much pressure to get it all down her as I so desperately want her to come home. I also don't want her to come home too early and have to go right back either. I know whatever decision the doctor makes in the morning will be in her best interest and we will accommodate either way.
She also had another hearing test this afternoon. After last night's incomplete test, she passed in her right ear but failed in her left. The nurse assured us this didn't mean much as they only test for one sound wave when there are many different waves to be heard. She said we would be referred to a pediatric audiologist at Children's Hospital but it could take quite a while to get an appointment there. The night nurse said she would recheck her left ear in the middle of the night when everything was extremely quiet and see if that made any difference. I am not lingering on the results of either of these test as I have watched her raise her head and follow her brother and sister's voices from her left side. I am still just focused on getting her feedings down and weight where it needs to be and platelet count up, which will be tested again after midnight tonight, and getting her home. Although she has never been here outside of my womb, I just feel we will all do so much better in her own home. So, it is up to Daddy tonight to pull an all nighter and get his baby girl eating what she needs. I know everyone is praying and will continue to pray for Harper and our family. All of the kind words of encouragement mean so much and we do feel surrounded by your love and support. I will try and get some rest now but it will be hard knowing so much is riding on her performance through the night.
She also had another hearing test this afternoon. After last night's incomplete test, she passed in her right ear but failed in her left. The nurse assured us this didn't mean much as they only test for one sound wave when there are many different waves to be heard. She said we would be referred to a pediatric audiologist at Children's Hospital but it could take quite a while to get an appointment there. The night nurse said she would recheck her left ear in the middle of the night when everything was extremely quiet and see if that made any difference. I am not lingering on the results of either of these test as I have watched her raise her head and follow her brother and sister's voices from her left side. I am still just focused on getting her feedings down and weight where it needs to be and platelet count up, which will be tested again after midnight tonight, and getting her home. Although she has never been here outside of my womb, I just feel we will all do so much better in her own home. So, it is up to Daddy tonight to pull an all nighter and get his baby girl eating what she needs. I know everyone is praying and will continue to pray for Harper and our family. All of the kind words of encouragement mean so much and we do feel surrounded by your love and support. I will try and get some rest now but it will be hard knowing so much is riding on her performance through the night.
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