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I know the title isn't really the point, but guys, it's HARD to come up with them. Here are some updates from Kim:

Eleanor has been having much better days since last week. The medical team adjusted her backup settings on her NAVA (the machine that breathes for her when she decides she doesn’t want to anymore) after Mom repeatedly stated that she always drops her heart rate when she is in backup (this is...not supposed to be a thing). She also required a little more pressure to keep her lungs open and slightly higher oxygen support.

She is gaining weight like mad, and today tipped the scales at a whopping 3 lbs. 12 oz.! She even gets to have more food now, which is exciting. 

Eleanor had her second eye exam today. Blood vessels look good, but she’s still too underdeveloped to tell if she will have any issues. The doctors check for ROP (eye disease), not her actual vision ("Better One, or Two?"). Babies this small don’t actually see how we see, only outlines and shadows. This is from what I’ve read, so who really knows. 

She also had two vials (baby-sized) of blood taken to test her thyroid for functionality. The thyroid is another late bloomer in the baby growing process, so this is standard procedure.

That about wraps up everything that is going on with the little munchkin. Mom and Dad are hoping and praying for a good week and continued progress.

Thank you all for all the love and support!

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  1. Oldgirl48March 11, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    Keep hanging in there Elle,Alex,Kim n fam. We are rooting for her every day and thank you for updates. Go Eleanor go 😗

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  2. UnknownMarch 14, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    Yay for being 3lbs and 12oz and getting to eat more food!!

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