I don’t think I’ve ever really explained how they score Little Bug for withdrawal symptoms.

Every 3 hours Little Bug is scored. If she scores three 8’s in a row the nurse will call the doctor and the doctor may decide she needs to be put on a medication to help her with withdrawals.

So far, Little Bug’s scores have ranged from a 0 (when she was asleep) to as high as the 8. However, Little Bug has never scored three 8’s in a row.

This is why I feel it is imperative that I sit by her beside all day long. The nurses have multiple babies they are responsible for. Little Bug is our world and if we can focus all our attention on her and sooth her before she gets too upset, her scores stay lower and she stays calmer and this will only help her recover faster.

Last night Little Bug’s scores were between a three and five.

Keep those prayers coming!!

- Elaine