May 14, 2008 - Project RunBaby

So far, Evia's NICU time has been spent in diapers (comfortable) or hospital issued clothing (boring). Evia is now sporting the latest in super-cute preemie fashions and looking baby chic. She now gets to wear the clothes her cousin Hannah gave her and the clothes mommy bought her.


The IV is gone and she is rocking the mohawk. Fierce.


Evia continues to show improvement every day. She didn't gain any weight today but she didn't lose any either. The clothing actually serves a purpose in that it helps her with her progress in regulating her body temperature. They have increased her feedings to 34 ml every three hours. I was able to hold her for three hours this afternoon. Pure heaven. We fell asleep together in the big reclining chair with her on my chest. I was cradling her head at one point and she began sucking on my finger which was close to her face. We are looking for signs like this and the doctor is monitoring her daily to evaluate when Evia can begin taking milk from a bottle. This requires her to breathe, swallow, and eat at the same time. Being able to bottle feed is a milestone she needs to meet before going home. We are still waiting on a room to open up on the other floor. Once she is moved there, we can stay with her and the visitation rules are less strict.

Here's a picture of Evia and daddy.