Monday, September 8, 2008

September 8, 2008 2:40 pm

Please, no more pictures Mommy!

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Laurie had a few "bumps" late Saturday. After we gave her the 12:30 bottle, she began having more frequent and lower de-sat spells. She also had a couple of bradys and had to be "bagged" back up twice. Laurie was just trying to let us know that we were moving a little too fast for her with taking away the nasal canula and trying bottle feeds once a day! Therefore, the doctors decided to put her back on the nasal canula. They also ordered a blood gas which showed her hematocrit was low. So on Sunday morning she had a blood transfusion (30 cc). We decided to let Laurie rest on Sunday and did not try to bottle feed (as this burns lots of calories and energy). Laurie seems to be doing much better today (fewer de-sats and not as low) with the nasal canula back and fresh blood. We did resume bottle feeds today and she was able to take most of her 12:30 feed. The doctors did not make any other changes in her care plan today.

Many of you have been asking about when we might be able to come home. Although Laurie has made lots of progress, we still have a ways to go before we will be ready. The doctors say that a good estimate is until her original due date, which was October 19th. There are also several milestones we have to reach before going home--taking all feeds by bottle; continuously gaining weight (not a specific weight); in an open crib, preferably on room air only; and at least five consecutive days without any apnea or brady spells. Hopefully, Laurie continue to make progress towards these goals so that we can come home by mid-October!

Thanks for continuing to keep up with Laurie's progress and for your continued prayers. We know that we would not have made it this far without the support of our family and friends!

Love to all!
Todd, Leah, Cole, and Laurie

6 comments:

Henrietta said...

She is beautiful and I know she will make the milestone, only, one her own time. We certainly don't want to rush it. Continue the good work and take care of yourself also.
Retta

Rhonda said...

HELLO 9-08-08 5;15
SO NICE TO SEE YOU LOVE YOU
BABY DOLL YOU JUST TAKE IT
SLOW AND EASY AND GOD'S AND
YOUR TIME YOU WILL BE HOME
WHEN YOU ARE READY AND NOT
BEFORE LOVE YOU LEAH I PRAY
EVERY DAY FOR YOU AND LAURIE ANNE ALONG WITH TODD AND COLEY
LOVE ALL OF YOU
AUNT RHONDA

Emily said...

She looks like Todd in her picture today!! We will continue to pray daily for you all! Remember that God is in control!

Love and Miss You!
Em

Nancy S said...

Laurie is adorable with that little
leg all curled up. Don't get discouraged, just remember how far
God has brought you all. He will do
to depend on. love, Nancy

Laura said... said...

I'm so proud of our sweet Laurie. I know it can be a little discouraging taking a few steps back, but keep in mind there will always be some steps forward,too. (We've seen those blessings!) Laurie has done so well and our family is so blessed to have her as one of "ours"! I love and miss you both!
~Laura

Frugal Jen said...

She looks so big in this photo. Such a beautiful baby girl! What a strong family you have, very inspiring.