trying something else

Maisie is still having oxygen de-saturations. Maisie's oxygen supply has increased to 0.5 litres and was up at 0.75 litres for a while.

The medicine that Maisie is taking for reflux does not seem to be making a difference. It may not be reflux that is causing Maisie discomfort.

The team at the hospital are trying to work out what could be upsetting Maisie. We need to try something else. The latest thoughts are that Maisie may have more fluid on her lungs than usual. This is because the consultants have been trying to wean Maisie off her diuretics to help her get home. Diuretics reduce Maisie's fluid retention.

The dose of diuretics for Maisie has been increased and already her nappies are heavier. Hopefully this will help stop Maisie's de-saturations and allow the consultants to fix Maisie's oxygen supply for going home.

Apart from the de-saturations Maisie seems well and is continuing to grow; now at 6lb 8oz - 2.925kg.

Maisie spent an afternoon playing and feeding with Mummy and Daddy. Maisie seemed very happy today.

It was also a sad day as Maisie's Great Grandma went to heaven this morning. Great Grandma was 95 and had not been very well but knew all about Maisie as Grandpa read her the blog every day.

We'll all miss you Great Grandma X.