On Monday Nov 3, we had our first visit to the pediatrician. We were concerned with Matt's eating over the weekend as he was not eating enough. We felt that he was not as alert as he should be. The Dr. agreed and suggested we enter the hospital to get feeding back on track. She felt that Matt was acting like a '35-week term preemie'.
We entered Henrico Doctors Monday afternoon. After observation the Dr. put Matt on a feeding tub so he does get the full amount needed.
We also met with a speech pathologist for infants and a nutritionist. We are adding calories (formula) to his milk for extra calories. We are also working with Matt on feeding positions etc to help. The speech pathologist believes he is experiencing reflux, wich is normal for preemies.
Today, day 3, Matt has put on some weight ( 2 oz) which is good, but Matt continues to be very sleepy during feedings. We are changing his feeding schedule from every 3-hours to 4 hours in hope that he gets more rest and wakes up hungry. This hunger issue should impr0ve with age and weight gain ( technically Matt should still be in the womb).
Meanwhile, Will is here during the day as a vistor along with his mom and Grandma W.
At night Will is home with his dad. Charlie is at school and Grandma K.
This has been exhausting , stressful, frustrating ans has its ups and downs. We are fortunate that this is the only problem we are having with the preemie twins.
We are not sure how long we will be in the hospital as we are just waiting for the 'hunger light to click.'
We are at a different hospital and in the PEDs unit as this hospital has a private room for Matt and mom stays as his guest. Matt and I are 'secret hsopital shoppers'. We miss the Wi-Fi at St Marys but appreciated the great nurses here.
Calls and emails are welcome. Marilea7716@yahoo.com and JonbNystrom@yahoo.com
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Sally and Jon
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