If you get your index finger and wrap it over your little finger nail, that is the size of her whole hand. It was nice to feel her grip though.
She is still nice and lively, with a cute little blanket on her legs (photos later). They are going to give her a small blood transfusion because she is running a bit low, small babies have trouble making new blood cells, they have stopped the antibiotics and will be starting indomethocone (sorry about spelling) shortly to treat her duct.
The full dose needed to treat the duct is 0.6ml (I think) and they are going to start her with 0.2 ml and then 0.1ml per day. They will check her levels every day before they decide to add another dose. By the time she has had the full 0.6 ml the duct will hopefully have been closed.
If Katy's duct does not close then she may need surgery. However, only 2 babies on our unit had to have surgery to close the duct in the whole of 2006.
Katy is looking forward to seeing her Great Grandparents; John and Marlene.
6 comments:
Hi Leanne and Mark,
Glad to hear that she is doing well and things have stabilised and looking forwad to seeing some more photos later today.
Thinking of you all.
Lots of love
Niki L.(P.I.C.U)
And I'm looking forward to seeing the next set of pics...can't wait
xxx
Hi Leanne & Mark
Congratulations on your new (and early!) arrival. it's great to hear that Katy is doing so well....she looks very cute in her hat!!! hope you are looking after yourselves and looking forward to hearing all about katy's advertures!!
with love
juliet (picu)
Hey, I'm one of Lois' mates, infact I think it might have been you Mark who gave me your mountain bike??!!! Anyways, Lois osted some stuff pon her blog about Katie and I just wanted to say SHE IS SO LUSH! I'm really glad she is doing well, what an amazing gift!
Keep strong!!
Cat xxx
Hello Mark and Leanne and, of course, little Katy,
I'm so pleased that Katy is doing better now. It's fantastic news!
Now that I've seen her, I can't get her out of my head! She's just such an inspiration in the way that she keeps fighting day in, day out. I'm so proud of her. That goes for you two as well - your perseverence, the way that you've taken things in your stride, and your commitment and love towards your little daughter are beautiful to behold.
Thinking of you guys and sending my love,
Helen xxx
lovely to see your gorgeous little bundle she is so cute[ JUST LIKE HER DAD]sorry leanne. love to you all from your extended family in good ole Merthyr Tydfil.
lots of love
julie clive rachel holly.
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