NEW DOC

Today was sort of a busy day. We got a new doctor that has never rounded on Ava, so that is always a little different getting used to. You get comfortable with one doctor for the week and then they change. We do see some of the same doctors more than once, so that is nice. I always try to touch base with all of them, just to make sure we are all on the same page. Ava lost 11 grams from yesterday but they weighed her right after two big poops, so a weight decrease will happen in that case. The NP talked about possibly switching Ava from aminophylline to caffeine if she is still needing it by the end of the week. Some babies need to go home with it, and caffeine is what they would use. It is the same stuff, caffeine just lasts longer so we would only need to give her one dose per day instead of a few. We'll see what happens. She took 15 mls from a bottle today!!! That is almost half a feeding for her. A full feeding is up to 35 mls. We will try again tomorrow. She should improve every day. We also did a bath today and I did the whole thing by myself. It gets easier every time. Overall, a good day in Special Care. And, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUSTIN!!!