Caroline is 7 weeks old!
The pic is a different angle. She was sleeping so peacefully that we didn't want to move her! Cake was made by Kate (5) this week plus some valentines cupcakes.
Last week was rough. Lots of crying during the night. Usually btwn 2-5 hours of crying :-( When she started producing some mucus with a little blood in it, we assumed she had the cold her siblings had and took her back to the doctor. I was relieved to find out that she has reflux and was not sick. I have suspected reflux for weeks but no one else believed me bc she does not spit up, at all. Given her cleft and the feeding tube, the doctor said it just doesn't come out her mouth but she is indeed having milk come back up. He gave her Tagament. Last night was the first in weeks that she didn't cry at all btwn or during feedings! If feel like a new person today with a little more sleep. Of course, this may change quickly but we are hopeful that things will continue to improve for her. It seemed so wrong that this little baby with so many big, life threatening problems, would suffer from something so minor as gas and reflux. So glad to help her feel better!
Please pray for her continued recovery from reflux and gas and for her eye infections to clear up. We have already done 2 rounds of antibiotic eye treatments and the infection keeps coming back.
Oh...so excited that several mamas that I don't even know have started donating breastmilk to supplement my milk. Pumping exclusively is not keeping up with her food needs so we were faced with adding in formula, which we tried but constipated her. Then a friend set out to find some donors and PTL one mama donated her leftover frozen milk and some are even changing their diets to pump for Caroline. We are so blessed and thankful to have the body of Christ supplying all our needs!
Praying for an uneventful week!!!
- Sarah Coryell Campbell, Heather Imrie Gernenz, Carla Jundt and 39 others like this.
Bobbie Willis Halpenny So glad a solution was found for her discomfort. Wishing the best for your family everyday.
Candice Cortinas Trigo Still praying for sweet Caroline. So happy to hear you got some rest and donated milk. I will definitely look into shipping some of mine. And try putting breast milk on her eyes. Mine had a clogged duct, and it became infected and my doctor recommended breast milk and it cleared up the next day. Just a suggestion. May God you Gaby. Your faith is inspiring.
Dede Toothaker Wolf You are a wonderful mother and so glad to hear that Caroline will hopefully have relief from her reflux soon. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Karmen McGee I love seeing the birthday celebrations and thank God for every week of Caroline's life. Love you!
Davis' family. I look forward to reading your updates. Each time I read the current update, my eyes begin to swell and the Spirit moves me. My prayers are strong for little Caroline. She is such a strong baby. I keep praying each day for a miracle, and believe the miracles keep coming. I pray that you get your rest, keep your strength, and Caroline gets well of all illnesses and stays strong. God Bless!
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