Here we are, coming up on 100 days and Olivia’s original due date (1/1/25)! It is really crazy to think that our Lil’ Liv has been in our world for 100 days…and in the NICU for that long. We love her so much!

First update is her eye exam. There were no changes from last week. The blood vessels have not grown more, so no changes. She will have another exam on Saturday.

Her oxygen support has not changed. She is still on bubbles of seven and needing low 40s to high 30s of oxygen. Really hoping her support can go down to the low 30s in the next few days so we can try and wean to bubbles of six.

Olivia is gaining a lot of weight…almost too much, too fast, so they have lowered her calories, but upped her protein to help her still grow lengthwise. We have also come to a point where I am not able to produce enough milk to feed Olivia. I am still going to pump and give her what I can, but they will begin giving her formula to offset the lack of breast milk. I knew this day would come, but it is still sad to think about. I am proud that I was able to provide for her for the first three months of her life.

On Saturday night, Dad was changing Livy’s diaper when he made a critical mistake. He did not keep the diaper up, which provided the perfect opportunity for Olivia to shoot some poop. She nailed the isolette, but fortunately it was salvageable and she didn’t need to get a whole new bed. But Dad learned a good lesson, never let your guard down when changing Liv’s diaper.

Tomorrow morning is lab day, so we will see how she is doing with those and then this week she will also have another echo and brain scan.

Here is a cute screenshot from the angel cam we got this morning. The angel cam is great. We are able to see her anytime we want, unless she is receiving care. Those cute little hands and chubby cheeks. We can’t get enough of em!

Lil’ Liv’s Numbers:

• Age: 98 days
• Gestation: 39 weeks + 5 day
• Weight: 6lbs and 11oz

Until next time…