The big wait

I'm not sure if I've really explained it... But currently Anabelle isn't eating. She is getting all of her nutrients and what she needs through her PICC line, and it's not milk, but it's something called TPN. And it's not a bad thing. She just can't eat until she poops. I know it sounds silly. But that will show the surgeons that everything is working properly before shoveling down milk into her intestines before knowing if they properly work. Kyle is still confused by the process too. You might ask, 'If she's not eating, how can she poop?' Good question. The doctors say she still has stuff in her intestines from when I was still pregnant. So since she hasn't really eaten, and won't until she poops, the nurses say that she will most likely get really fussy. Luckily she really likes her binki, so hopefully that will take the edge off... Only time will tell. We've also told the nurses that if she does poop, please call us! Day or night. If she poops, she can eat. As soon as she starts eating, and shows that everything is working right, the sooner she gets to come home! 


I'm not sure how other NICU's are set up, but the rooms at UCDMC are different animals. I think I've mentioned that we are in Koala before. Well, today they mentioned that they were going to move us to the bear or deer room (again). But today they had it set that it would be before 7 (shift change). Then around 4 or so they nixed it again! They said that they had some admits and discharges so we just get to hold tight. I mean, I like the Koala room... I just want to move so I know we are on the right track to home!! 


But other then that Anabelle is doing awesome!! Today she was awake for almost the entire time we were there. About four or so hours. She took little naps in between.. but she was so alert and awake for most of it. The most she has ever been. It was awesome. I love when she is awake because it just shows me that she is ok, and will be ok. I don't know what it is, and can't explain it... She is just so so strong. I love her so much! Just thinking about her makes me want to rush back to the hospital and hold her :( I know she is where she needs to be, but I just want her home so I can cuddle with her whenever I want! Some day... Hopefully soon! At least she is ok and doing awesome! :) Can't want more then that


With love, 
The Polks