The night before the NG-tube

Well, we have been on the phone most of the day lining up tomorrow's events as they will be placing the NG-tube in the morning. It looks like we will have to go to the hospital for them to place the tube and then another nurse will arrive from Fayetteville to bring the pump.(pole and bag). And they will teach us how to use it.
Before the weekend, I was absolutely dreading the thought of this tube being in Phoebe especially with her incredibly sensitive gag reflex. I wanted to believe that she might have an incredibly good weekend and not need to go that route. But we did the "pre-imposed weights" all weekend where you weigh the baby before and after feeds, and find out exactly how many ounces they are taking in, and the results were very sad although we weren't surprised. Saturday her total intake for the day was 11 oz. Sunday, it was 14.7 oz. And today, it was only 10. She should be taking in about 35 oz., to really thrive and grow, so that gives you an idea of how weak she is. Needless to say, my mindset is completely different today regarding the tube. Now I see it as a lifesaver and I can't wait to see more food going into her. Please pray that she will be able to tolerate it and that she won't throw up. Also that it won't be too traumatic as they place it down her nose. She is sooooo sensitive and gaggy.