Friday, September 19, 2008

September 19, 2008

Laurie resting after the injection last night!

Hi! Laurie is having a very good day! The doctors did not get started on the Avastin injection until about 10:00 p.m. last night, but it went well. She does have some swelling today, which is to be expected after having her eyes dilated and examined each day Monday-Thursday this week and the injections last night! She has rested well today and the procedure does not seem to have affected her breathing or feeding. Her doctors did not make any changes in her care plan. She is still taking 35 cc every 3 hours and 3-4 bottle feedings a day, which we continued today. Laurie weighed 4 lbs. 5oz. last night! Thanks to all of you who said a special prayer last night for Laurie. We have faith that the procedure will work! The eye doctor will back next week to check her!

Laurie and I are looking forward to Todd arriving any minute now! I hope you all have a great weekend!

Love,
Todd, Leah, Cole and Laurie

5 comments:

Nancy S said...

I am so glad you had a good, caalmm
day today. You were very brave and
wise. What a good mommy! Have a
wonderful weekend all together
Love ya, Nancy

Van & Janice said...

We're so-o-o glad this procedure is behind you! You and Todd are such parents. We admire your faith! Hope you two have a calm, restful weekend!
Love to both,
Van & Janice

BRANDI FORNOF said...

I wish that I lived closer....I would so happily do a session for your family for free!!

She is lovely!

Anonymous said...

Hey, Leah! She is really filling out!! She looks great! Can't wait to see you two soon!! Have a good weekend!!
Love you!!
Katie

Unknown said...

We continue to pray for Laurie and the rest of your family. We are so glad she is progressing and know her sight will be fine in the end. I wanted to mention to you that a friend of mine from Montgomery just had her little girl and they are now in the RNICU there at UAB. If you happen to meet, or get a chance to say a prayer for their little girl Lilly, their names are Wes and Amanda. They are dear friends of mine. They also have a sweet little boy named Taylor. Lilly is to have surgery on her heart I think on Tuesday.

Praying for all of you in the NICU...

Melissa Ward