Wednesday, October 1, 2008

October 1, 2008 7:45 pm

Gray, Emily, Lydia, and Delcy Harrison!

Laurie is "tickled pink" over Delcy's arrival!

What an exciting day! Laurie is proud to announce the arrival of her cousin, Delcy Anne Harrison, born this morning at 7:48 a.m. Delcy weighs 6 lbs. 7 oz and is 19 inches long. Proud parents are Gray and Emily (Crowe) Harrison and big sister, Lydia. Although Delcy is a little bigger, Laurie is no longer the "baby" in the family!! Can't hold on to that title for very long in the Crowe family!! Yet, we seem to have two very impatient little girls on our hands (Emily was to be induced on November 4, 2008). Nana (Mom) decided to go ahead and come to Birmingham for the discharge class tonight, but will be heading back home tomorrow! Please pray for Gray, Emily, Lydia and Delcy and for travel safety as Mom goes home tomorrow! Praise God for another beautiful, healthy baby!

Laurie has not had many changes with her care plan today. They did increase her feeds to 50 cc every 3 hours. She gained weight last night, weighing 5 lbs. 3 oz. We are also still waiting for the ophthalmologist to re-exam Laurie's eyes. After talking with the ophthalmologist, we will make further decisions about the posibility of Laurie coming home with oxygen. This is not the ideal situation, as she would have to come home on 100% oxygen (not good for her ROP). However, she is not tolerating us trying to wean her oxygen level past 30% very well. Hopefully, by this weekend the doctors, Todd, and I can make a plan for when and how is the best option for coming home! Please pray for wisdom as we make these decisions, not only for what is best for Laurie, but also for Cole. Thanks again for your love and support!

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

4 comments:

Nancy S said...

Well, I am thrilled to see your
pictures tonight! Delcy Anne is
a bundle of joy and Laurie Anne
looks like she's giggling! I can
only imagine the stress and excitement your mom must feel as
she rushes back and forth between
the two newest Crowe girls. I am
so glad everything is good with
Delcy and that there are no complications. I can see that Lydia
will be the best big sis ever.
I know God will continue to guide
you and Todd as you make decisions
about when & how Laurie will come
home. You both have made wonderful
decisions through this whole ordeal, and I'm sure you will know
just what to do when the time comes. Congrats on all the great
news today! love, Nancy

Jama said...

Congratulations to you all!! Another beautiful Crowe girl! Both of the girls are precious!! I am sure in a few months Delcy and Laurie will enjoy playing together and will keep you all very busy! I will certainly pray for you all as you make decisions where Laurie is concerned. I know God will lead you in the right direction, because he has led you to make wonderful decisions up to this point! Laurie is so lucky to have you two as parents! I will continue to pray for you all and as always, I will praise God and thank him for all he has done in Laurie's life. Love, Jama Lewis Walker

Judy said...

Hi,
What an exciting day for your family. Was so surprised to hear the news this morning of Delcy's arrival. Melanie was excited to hear that they share the same birthday - 40 years and 1 hour later!!!! I love the picture of Laurie today. She is so darling! Can't wait to see both of them. Will be praying for all of you as you make the decisions this week about going home.
Love, Judy

Henrietta said...

Both girl are simply beautiful and now Jay will have 2 more playmates. I'm sure they will be as much fun as John Martin & Cole. Can't wait to see both girls
Retta