We are so close to having Charlotte come home BUT she just isn't quite ready yet. She is still not taking all of her feedings by bottle and that is the only thing holding her back. The doctors aren't really sure why eating from the bottle isn't clicking for Charlotte since babies her age normally have figured it out by now. They are also saying that Charlotte just doesn't seem as alert and hungry as they expect her to be at feeding times.
As always, they will draw her blood on Monday and make sure that everything looks normal. The only level they have been really watching is her iron level. If her iron level is low she may be anemic which may be the reason why she isn't eating as well as expected. Keep your fingers crossed that the blood test come back normal and Charlotte is just taking her sweet time.
This is by far the cutest pic I've seen of this girl yet. She has the prettiest eyelashes! We'll be praying for her test results tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte reminds me of her Aunt Teri....I had a real hard time waking her up to eat too...this went on for weeks...she just loved to sleep (I know this sounds hard to believe)and she was only 1 week early! Charlotte is making great progress...she will put it all together soon.....She is a miracle! Try not to worry too much!! Our prayers still come your way!! Also, Teri is right...this picture is the cutest yet.
ReplyDeleteLook at the chub on those cheeks!!!
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