I have been warned by my friend who is a lifelong healthcare worker - even in a NICU - to not get too far ahead of myself. The ride in the NICU is a rollercoaster and you'll have ups and downs.
Day 3, then, was another up day. Doctors reported that Zoe's kidneys were undersized but functioning well. They saw no signs of problems there. They want another scan before she leaves to look again, but see nothing to worry about in initial scans.
Zoe has been off of dopamine with no adverse effects to her circulatory system. Another monitor was removed from her - this time her head - so she looks even more like a little baby. A little, little baby - 4.5 pounds. (The "goggles" you see on the banner picture above is actually just a kind of soft blindfold for her as she sits under lights to help reverse some jaundice. The goggles are printed on the outside of the eye covering)
Zoe's big obstacle before her is learning how to eat. She's had a tube down her mouth that has fed her and they are slowly starting to transition her to eating.
Kellen has offered to help Zoe learn how to eat. Just two weeks ago, Kellen ate fifteen pieces of pizza. He has offered to give his secrets to science.
Jen spent the night at Children's in a sleeping room on their NICU floor.
hi!!! My name is alanna and i was one of the students to andreas batiansila. i just wanted to say much prayers for Zoe!
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