Millie's Milestones

MILLIE is poorly.

She has suspected Necrotizing Enterocolitis - a bowel infection which means she has gone back into the Peter Rabbit room for high dependency babies.

Mummy first noticed Millie didn't seem quite right yesterday (Wed, 22nd March) at about noon, just after Millie had a blood test before her transfusion.

The transfusion went ahead, but Millie's breathing became what the nurses call "a bit chuggy" - in other words, laboured.

They stopped the transfusion about half-way through and called the doctor.

This is why Millie is wired up in the picture above. She is also in an oxygen helmet, to help her to breathe.

The doctor could find nothing wrong with any of her nutrient levels, although Millie's tummy was rather swollen.

The consultant was called and decided to X-ray Millie.

The X-ray suggest that her bowels are inflamed, although the consultant doesn't think it is anything to do with the transfusion.

After climbing so many ladders over the past few weeks, this is a slide down a rather big snake.

The situation is as serious as it has been since she was born. Mummy and daddy have been told Millie could get worse before she gets better.

If you want to find out more about necrotising enterocolitis, click here.

The initial treatment is a course of antibiotics and it is possible that Millie won't be fed any milk for 5-14 days.

It is also likely that Millie will go back on the long-line so she can receive nutrients direct into her veins.

Mummy and daddy will be at the hospital today (Thu), so may not be able to answer phone calls.

If anyone does want to call, please call daddy rather than mummy in the first instance.

posted by Johann @ 7:08 AM