tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2952491439420549812.post7956429363600831695..comments2023-11-11T02:03:59.246-06:00Comments on Logan's Sisters: Friday, December 28, 2007 - UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2952491439420549812.post-18492110439027370862007-12-29T19:20:00.000-06:002007-12-29T19:20:00.000-06:00Hey there! Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Just ...Hey there! Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Just wanted to let you know that we have also struggled with constipation. I have found that using the pre-mixed formula helps vs the powder. It costs a bit more, but is worth it. Neosure does sell this in 32 oz bottles. A can of powder makes about 85 oz. So, it takes a little over 2 bottles to equal a can of powder. The powder is about $15/can and the pre-mix is about $7/bottle. So, not too much more. In the hospital, they use the pre-mixed and at home we typically go for the powder. You might give that a try. The dark karo is supposed to help, but seems to give my Carver a tummy ache.<BR/><BR/>BTW...I don't take either of my babies out of the house, either. We only go out for doctor appts. You're not crazy. You are a good parent. I also keep a blanket over my babies car seats until I am in a room alone. People always want to peak at a baby and they just walk right up and bend over and breath on them. This stops that before it ever happens. It might sound crazy, but one sneeze and our babies can end up back in the ICU.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>Shanon Woolley23 weekershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540906877690044733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2952491439420549812.post-26310660457888929332007-12-29T19:19:00.000-06:002007-12-29T19:19:00.000-06:00I'm glad to hear the RSV shot is coming. I'm sorr...I'm glad to hear the RSV shot is coming. I'm sorry to hear about the stooling problems. Did Olivia ever has suppositories in the NICU? We learned how to give them at home if needed, but hated to do it! Does your pediatrician have an on-call line to ask questions? We called all the time! Also, your doctor should be able to let you know how long you can let Olivia sleep at night. Hopefully, they say she can go a little longer for your sleep sake :-) <BR/><BR/>And don't feel bad if you can't keep up the pumping! It gets so hard when they come home. There is just SO much to do to take care of your family. Don't beat yourself up too much, you are the best mother! <BR/><BR/>And I completely understand the OCD, handwashing dilemma. I still have to tell myself I don't have constantly wash. If I start thinking about all the germs I can get myself really freaked out. I read in a NICU book once that if you wash your hands when you come in the house, after using the restroom, blowing your nose, changing diapers, and handling certain foods, then you shouldn't worry and not to let handwashing become an obsession. That has been my self-check list to keep me from getting obsessed. <BR/><BR/>We'll be praying for the best with the eye exam and RSV shot. <BR/>NevaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2952491439420549812.post-3956528367734918402007-12-29T10:39:00.000-06:002007-12-29T10:39:00.000-06:00Wow! Jodi and Ryan, I admire your determination. E...Wow! Jodi and Ryan, I admire your determination. Everyday I am amazed by your efforts, it's incredible. Hopefully you both will be able to get your rest up before long.<BR/>I'm glad that her shot is on its way, and I can understand you not wanting to take her in to get it. That's crazy!<BR/>I'm so glad that she is acting happier, though, I would be a grouch too if I had 50 shots. So I don't blame her.<BR/>Hopefully her GGT results will come back in your favor. I can't imagine your anticipation, knowing that if they don't, it's one more thing on your plate, but not only that. It's one more thing Livi can say she BEAT!<BR/>We're also praying for another successful eye exam tomorrow.<BR/>Love you all!<BR/>Stay Strong,<BR/>Shea♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com