It's Feeding Tube Awareness Week!
Abigail came home from the NICU with a feeding tube and required several feeds throughout the day. If we had to go to a doctors appointment the feeding pump and equipment came too. Dan and I had to learn all about working a feeding tube pump and aspirating the tube. We basically became like nurses. I can remember how nervous we were the first night home from the NICU. We were left to set and operate the pump all by ourselves and boy were we scared, but like everything else we figured it out. It's crazy all that we have learned on this preemie journey.
Abigail had her tube for about a year so she could gain weight and grow. It was a hard choice deciding the feeding tube was right for Abby, but it truly was the best choice.
This week is designed to bring awareness to the feeding tube and all the various reasons a feeding tube might be needed. You can check out more info at: Feedingtubeawareness.com
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