Every Hour

Evie is supposed to drink/eat about 24 oz in a day. However, lately she has not been eating the whole amount. As of 1:00pm yesterday afternoon, her Diatician said to feed every hour, even during the night, at 1 oz per hr. and to save the formula that she doesn't drink, so that we can see what she isn't getting. Now this may be a little confusing. So let me try to explain.

I make up enough formula to last an entire 24 hr period. Supposedly, Evie is to get every drop that I make, in order for her to be 100%. Roughly it translates to 1 oz per hour. 24 oz in a 24 hr period. Usually she would take 2oz, every 2 hrs. Since she has not been finishing her bottles, we need to see what she isn't getting. Essentially, to make sure she isn't in a metabolic crisis.

So, if there is 3 1/2 oz or more, by 1 pm sat. then Evie will more than likely go into the hospital. However, on Sunday we kind of get a second chance to see if she can do better. So basically if she does it Sunday, she will be in the hospital Monday.

We have been diligently feeding her, trying not to wake her up, and letting her rest as much as possible. For whatever reason, be it prayers, a miracle, or she is just feeling better, there isn't even an ounce yet in the bottle!!!

This means that she is getting the right amount and isn't wasting as much as we thought!! I am super excited, yet I know that Sunday could be a different story.

I know its very methodical and it may be difficult to understand! Its hard for me to sometimes too! Especially on no sleep. And trying to figure out meds now, is simply impossible! I am just happy because yesterday, things seemed impossible and downright despairing. Today, she seems to be better, so I'm better!

Thanks for all the prayers and the help. The Hubby and I were talking, and we both know that this family would fall apart had we not had you this past week. Thanks for all you do!