Let the Milk Floweth

Today they took out Maddie's UAC, which is a central line in her belly button that fed her fluids. Why did they take it out, you ask? Because they are planning on giving her breast milk tomorrow! She will start with a very small amount, only 1 mili-liter, and it will be given to her through an OG tube that is placed down her throat and into her stomach. If she responds well, they will slowly increase the amount she receives until she is receiving regular feedings, every three hours. We are so excited because breast milk equals weight gain; she is so tiny right now, so she needs some meat on her bones! Cadie continues to do well on the ventilator. Dr. K is considering giving her a try at CPAP soon. Right now, we are taking it one day at a time.