Update for the week

Kennedy's last eye exam didn't go so well. Her R.O.P has progressed to stage III in her right eye. ROP is a common eye problem for preemies for more info on it click here and here. So they are going to do another eye exam in a week or two and from there they will probably need to laser surgery to keep it from progressing and causing retinal detachment. Her nipple feedings were changed to increase by 3ccs every 12 hours. She is currently at 39ccs but has started to level out. Eating is hard work for a preemie and while her stomach is handling the increased volume well she just doesn't have the energy to eat all that in one sitting. She now needs to get to 63ccs to be considered on full feeds. Once she gets to full feeds they will keep her for another week or so and make sure she can nipple all her feedings and is gaining weight well before they will send her home.