Skylar is getting big!

Skylar has had a lot going on this week and the past weekend. She had to have a few spinal taps to drain fluid that was blocked in her head. We don't know what has worked yet, all we know is that her ventricles seem to be staying stable for now. They have not increased dramatically in size, this week. The talk for surgery and putting a shunt in her head has been put on hold, so that is good news! Her eyes have a stage 2 ROP caused from all the pressure and ventilation she has been on since she was born. If it does not get worse her eyes will be fine, if it goes to stage 4 she will have laser eye surgery. Next week Skylar will have another head ultrasound and an eye exam to check everything again. It will probably be a weekly thing so they can monitor these things carefully. She remains a strong little girl with a lot of spunk and feisty attitude. Skylar is very loved by many at the NICU and continually complimented on her cuteness and princess attitude!She is 5 pounds 8 1/2 ounces and growing. The most amazing thing I have been able to experience with her is breastfeeding. I started here and there to get her used to it and she is doing very well. It is a little bit of a struggle being that she has her CPAP on and a feeding tube down her throat, but she is trying. It is truly a bonding moment for me and I am so thankful I stayed with it for the past few months. I truly feel more bonded to her everyday. She is so precious to Ryan and I and we couldn't have asked for a anything more. Our little baby girl is perfect!