Abigail continues to make great strides. I know it is because of all the prayers, blessings and the hand of the Lord!! I finally got to hold her (before I left the hospital). This first picture is from then. This is her in my arms. Look how sweet. She just snuggled right in and slept so soundly. I couldn't believe the feel of her in my arms. Oh how they ached for her!!
This is me trying to smile through the tears! I was happy I promise.
This is Barry and I the night (Thursday) I checked out of the hospital. WOW, was it hard to say goodbye. Luckily the other kids were there and a good distraction. I did shed a few tears though. But she needs to be there and the nurses and doctors are SOOOOO good, you can't be too sad! This is what it is and we are trying to deal with it the best we can.
I got to help give Abby a bath the other day (it might have only been yesterday, I can't remember!) She finally got the main line out of her belly button, so we could dress her and wrap her up. This is FANTASTIC because that means her sugars have leveled off and she can keep them up like she is supposed to. YEAH ABBY!!! This also means she doesn't have to be in the warmer bed anymore. So she transitioned to a big girl bed yesterday. She is able to keep her own body temperature up - another good thing! I also got to feed her a bottle. She is trying to get the hang of it. So they only have to feed her a little through the tube in her nose.
Trying to keep life semi-normal at home, we decorated the tree. We've had it out since Thanksgiving, but never got it done. Sure does look pretty in our house!
Trying to keep life semi-normal at home, we decorated the tree. We've had it out since Thanksgiving, but never got it done. Sure does look pretty in our house!
Barry is finally over his cold enough that he got to come back into the NICU. Here he is holding her for the first time. Happy times! 
Barry got to feed her a bottle today. And she took the whole thing in 20 minutes! (They have a time limit of 30 - so she did good) And she was looking for more when it was done. They will increase the amount she is eating tomorrow and if she keeps doing as well with her feeds they will take the tube out tonight! It will be fun to go back in and actually SEE her tonight! She is still having some trouble with her platelets. The tests haven't turned up anything yet. Her levels are up higher and coming down slower, so that is all good - but she isn't out of the woods yet in that department. They won't send her home until they are stabilized. One last cute shot when Barry was burping her today - look at that face!
5 comments:
She is so teeny! I am so glad that you listened to those feelings and go to help before it was too late. Too many women don't want to bother the doctor or whatever. she is so precious and I am so happy for all of you.
You all look wonderful and just think, she should be home for Christmas at the rate she is improving. Take care of yourself too, missy!
She is so cute! I can not take it! Yaa for her getting big and strong and that you are able to hold her...Your last post, I am still crying about. Go Abby!
Oh my gosh..she is sososososo CUTE! Those pictures are amazing. I shared her story with some ladies at Relief Society tonight and we all shed a few tears. There are still miracles!!
wow, what a flood of memories and feelings came back to me as I look at your pictures and read your words. She is doing marvelously!!! Those little spirits are so strong! :D That's so great that you got to hold her and now she's eating out of a bottle. She's beautiful. Congratulations again. You can do this. Your arms won't ache for long, and you will always be able to understand someone else's NICU experience now. ;)
she is so cute and so tiny! i can't get over it. so glad she is doing so good!! ps, amy YOU look great. i second the comment above mine and say YOU CAN DO THIS!! you are a great momma and now have some much more understanding and love to share with others!! LOVE YOU GUYS!
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