Linda:

   I think that it is an excellent idea to ask for a culture of the baby's
oral/ nasal cavities....where is all this infection coming from?

   the blister's seem to indicate either rubbing or pressure.....

   how was the feed with the sns? is the jaw tight?    what is the mother' s
diet like?

   the most important thing that you are giving this mother is your support,
your presence and you caring.....

                         patricia