Ever since day one everyone (doctors, nurses, other NICU parents) told us what an emotional roller coster being a parent of a preemie is. We have definitely learned what they meant. This morning we learned that Claire's creatinine went up to a 3.1. This was very unexpected as it had been dropping slowly for the past couple of days. The neonatologist also said that he did not expect to see the rise, and that they would test it again in the evening & again in the morning. It weighed on us all day.
This evening Joe and I (and Zane) went back to the hospital and waited on the labs to come back. We finally were told that her creatinine had dropped to 2.9. It was such a relief to hear that it is coming back down, and hopefully tomorrow brings us another drop. I think we'll sleep much better tonight knowing that it has come down slightly.
On a positive note, I was able to hold Claire for the first time today. Feisty little Claire was so calm the whole time I was holding her... it was amazing to finally have this time with her! Lily had her turn this evening too. I will post the photos tomorrow.
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