Ava threw up 3 times prior to the start of the 6am shift, even though she hadn't eaten in many hours. The doctor came in to visit her and we started her on Zantac to see if that would reduce the vomiting. The Zantac takes a full 24 hours to take effect so we won't see any results until tomorrow. The plan was to have her start breastfeeding once she was awake and ready for it. Before noon, she woke up to eat and both times threw up everything she had eaten on me. Then around 2pm, she again woke up to eat. We decided to try one last time to feed her for a few minutes then take a break to allow for some digestion, and then go a few more minutes. It was a nice idea but she was starving during the break and screamed because she was still hungry. Needless to say I ended up wearing all of it, after the trial. The doctor was informed and we were instructed to stop feeding her and begin Pedialyte by syringe for 4 hours, and if she did well, then advance to breastmilk in a syringe for 4 hours, and if she did well, then advance her to breastfeeding again. If these steps don't work, then we will start looking at other causes for her vomiting, besides a respiratory issue. Ava's IV fell out, so she got another one in her foot. Hopefully this will be the last IV poke she gets! She was all bundled up tight with her binky and barely made a peep during the IV start. She got 10ml of Pedialyte at 7:35p. She kept it down for about 20 minutes then it came back up, so at 8:35p she got 5ml, which she has kept down with the exception of a tiny spit-up. At 9:35p she got 5ml of Pedialyte and has been asleep since. At 10:35p we tried to up her to 10ml, but she was asleep and not interested at all. So that is where we are right now. At 12:20a, Ava threw up her Pedialyte. Hopefully answers or something good will happen tomorrow. Keep her in your prayers, that they figure out what is making her sick and she heals quickly.
Ava early in the day, checking out all the stuff around her.
Grandma Denise came to visit, so I could shower. This was Ava's little nest that she slept really well in.
Ava in her little bundle, after the IV was started.
IV close up.
A little decoration for the beautiful sleeping girl!
A little decoration for the beautiful awake girl. This was right after she had her first bit of Pedialyte, before she puked it back up.
Noah and Andy having some tickle time in the hospital room.
Noah playing doctor.
Another day gone by without much progress and no answers, frustrating, but we will make it through.
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