Full Feeds in 4 More Days :)

Today the doctors decided to increase her formula by 1 ml every 8 hours vs 12. At that rate, we will be up to full feeds in 4 days :). She has been doing well thus far. We have had a little wretching and spit up but it seems to be related more to the volume of meds she takes at once vs her formula.

Once we get to full feeds, they will work on weaning her Milrinone which is for her heart and replacing it with Captopril which is a similar medication that we can actually go home on.

Overall, Mallory Kate seems to be doing well although I can tell that she is still sick. Even on the medication she is very delicate and cannot tolerate much activity. My hope is with the feeding increase and nutrition along with growth, her heart can become stronger and provide relieve to her little body. Only time is going to tell if she will recover from this, but we all know she is a fighter and has so much strength.

Sometimes it feels selfish to continue to hope and pray for more for our little Mallory because she has come so far and so many of our prayers have already been answered. But, my hope continues to be that God has a plan to fully heal Mallory Kate and that she will continue to grow and strengthen over time, however long that takes.

As long as she continues to do well with her feedings, I should have an update for everyone by the end of the weekend or the beginning of next week as to our next steps. In the meantime continue to keep our little Mallory Kate in your thoughts and prayers.

We love you all very much.