Ketosis

Kate has done very well so far. Her body is already producing high levels of ketones (ketosis)... the whole point of the diet!.

She ate her first 2 oz of the new formula around noon yesterday and sucked it down. She does not appear to have issues with the flavor or holding it down. Personally, it doesn't smell too bad to me (haven't gotten up the courage to taste it myself yet!). Apparently it is sweetened with aspartame, so it's pretty 'sweet'.

She's had 10 oz as of early this morning, which is half of her caloric needs. She should be getting her full quantity today.

She had a good night. She slept well, even sleeping through some checks of her vitals. Her blood sugar has gotten low overnight, so we had to give her some apple juice to get it back up this morning. Not really an issue, as it should resolve once they adjust her intake.

Today should be more of the same with her. Hopefully she'll take the increased amount of formula well today. Kelly and I will have some training today with the dietitian on how to do the diet at home.

Thanks for the support and prayers... they're working!