Robin also started to make milk or 'colostrum' for the baby late on day one that we would deliver to the NICU every 3 hours and they would store in their freezers. When Robin's nurse saw how successful this was so early she explained to us how good this will be for a 'preemie' baby to grow and develop faster and if we have milk sooner than later, it only helps. She had Robin pumping milk every three hours, and I delivered it to the NICU throughout our stay in the hospital. On the first night especially, I would deliver the milk and then spend time with the baby hoping to see her move. At 3 AM on KelliAnne's first night, she started twitching and moving her arms a little bit, and it appeared the effects of the magnesium that had sidelined mom for most of the first day were wearing off of KelliAnne as well.
It was 3 AM so when I started to celebrate in the NICU, I was pretty much all alone but I didn't care.
That is great news about the breast milk! You guys are doing an amazing job. KelliAnne is a beauty already and is so blessed to have parents who love her so much!
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