Last night we overfed Tootsie and sent her off to her MRI in a proper food coma, and she lay completely still like a champ. We should get results tonight, and removal of the PICC line should follow.
She came back to our room and continued her breast-and-bottle-only regimen, not sleeping through any feeds, such that her nurse last night pulled the NG tube. No more passive feeds; we are working for meals from now on (both of us!). She's gaining weight so steadily that the docs have recommended stepping back the calories we are supplementing in her bottle. This is good news for plans to ultimately rely on breastmilk only.
Yesterday I heard from the friend I made upstairs in antepartum, who was nearing 30 weeks after checking in at 26 with ruptured membranes. I had visited her the night before and all was well, but as can happen (as we know), the picture changed in less than 12 hours as she experienced bleeding and they suspected placental abruption. She had her c-section in the afternoon and gave birth to a promisingly strong 3lb.-and-change baby girl who squeaked at birth and is now a neighbor in the NICU. I'm hoping to hug and congratulate my friend today.
I was able to join our high school staff meeting yesterday via Skype, and the energy, humor, and excitement in the room full of my friends/colleagues gave me a huge boost. I am so fortunate to work with incredible people and professionals.
This morning students have their first day at our high school, one of my favorite days of the year--the shy excitement, the new outfits, students clutching schedules, wide eyes trying to identify buildings, new seniors claiming territories, awkward silences in classrooms. As is customary, seniors will file into the opening pep rally to AC/DC's "Back in Black," appropriately attired. Just as my friends and I did, 25 years ago.
I will miss my first day as principal and the opportunity to address the school; I've called in sick. But my heart can be in more than one place at a time, I've learned. Happy First Day, wonderful school!
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I am so thrilled to hear of Tootsie's progress. You are going to have your sweet little family together in no time. My thoughts and positive energy are with your friend.
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