Breast is best

Look at those cheeks!

Ciara is doing well again today weighing in at 2lb 6oz. Her feedings have been increased to 9cc every hour and is tolerating them well. Her nasal cannula time was also increased to 18 hours and her CPAP for 6 hours. Today was a special day for me because I got to breast feed her. My milk production is not the best, but I have been pumping now for 7 weeks with no infant stimulation. She did well for a preemie. She latched on a total of 4 times and sucked 2 or 3 times while latched. She was VERY tired afterwards and she desated and had 2 apneas. As long as she is doing ok tomorrow we will try again. It is very awkward holding her and trying to nurse at the same time. She is so tiny and I have to hold my breast just right so she can breathe and eat together. It was a wonderful experience for me and I hope I can do it again tomorrow. She did have to get a blood transfusion last night and hopefully that will be the last one she has to receive. Please continue to pray for our angel.