Finally some good news

Gabrielle finally had a good test result today. She was able to get her hearing screen today. They sedated her for the one hour test and she came out smiling. Her hearing is 100% normal in both ears. Marcus and I were not really worried about it because she responds well to sounds, but it is nice to have the test to confirm it. She is still a bit sleepy from the medication, but hopefully it will wear off soon.

As for her eating, she still refuses to eat while she is awake. I am waiting for the doctor to email me back. They are likely going to start her on a medication that decreases the amount of time food is in her stomach. It is getting more difficult to feed her while she is sleeping. Brie is difficult to get to sleep and now she just stops sucking on the bottle. She did not gain anything this week she is still 13 lbs 2.5 oz. We added the fortifier back to her milk. We were trying a lactose free formula, but she really disliked the taste. We do see the local GI doctor on Friday. I really hope we get this straightened out soon. I hate that the reason she refuses to eat is because she is in pain. I feel so helpless.

Gabrielle has had a busy few weeks. Last weekend Aunt Shelley and Grammie Smithgall came to visit. We all went to a pumkin patch and Brie had a good time on a hayride. She got her first pumpkin picked out by daddy. This weekend Aunt Cindy, Linda and Grandma Bert came to visit. I think everyone had a good time. Brie entertained everyone for many hours.

As for her eating, Brie is doing no better. We went to the feeding clinic last week. They increased her dosage of Prilosec and we got a new prescription of it from a special pharmacy. It cost $170 so hopefully it helps. We also increased her Mylanta to help with any excess gas and breakthrough acid. Thirdly, we changed her formula and I stopped adding formula to the breastmilk. It is less calories now, but the hope is that she will more to make up for the decreased calories. So far we have not seen a change. The doctor wants me to call or email this week to let her know if there is any change. If we see no improvement we are going to try a medicine that increases the emptying time of the stomach and is also an appetite stimulant. At her last weigh in she was 13 lbs 2oz so she is still gaining on the little he is eating, but it has slowed down.

Finally, Gabrielle will be getting synergist shots starting this friday. They are helpful at preventing RSV, which is a virus that can cause serious illness and even death for premature babies. Now that winter is almost here we will be keeping Brie inside alot more in attempts to prevent any illness. She has come so far, we do not want illness to set her back.