May 18, 2009

They measured Ava last night, and she is 17 inches long. She gained 20 grams, but is still at 5 pounds 1 ounce...almost 5 pounds 2 ounces. They are going to lower her to 0.25 liter of oxygen because she has been on room air for a few days now. They said they think she can handle not having the nasal canula, but they don't want her working too hard to breathe and burning calories. They want her to gain a little bit more weight before they take her completely off the nasal canula. Other than that, she is taking all of her bottles wonderfully! I'm so ready for her to be home!! Have a great day everyone!