I just returned from the hospital and thought I would give another quick update on my niece, Anna Claire. She continues to take one day at a time and is definitely making progress. She is no longer under the lights for jaundice and yesterday she received her first bottle feeding. Right now she is only able to have one bottle feeding a day because of the amount of energy it requires from her little body. When Sarah gave her the bottle today, we were able to hold her and love on her for almost an hour. It was wonderful! I've been taking Sarah to the hospital in the morning or early afternoon and staying until late in the evening. Everyday we sit there and say to each other how amazing it is that we sit there for hours just staring at this precious little girl.
The nurse reminded us this evening that with preemies, everything is on their own little time table. We are so thankful that Anna Claire hasn't had any major set backs. At this point, we are praying that the apnea spells will cease. She hasn't had many of them, but she needs to be in the clear of them seven days straight. Hopefully within the next day or so, she will be moved to open crib. Once she is in an open crib, she willl need to maintain here body temperature, be taking bottles, and gaining weight. Thank you again for your prayers and your words of encourgement. They are so appreciated!
The nurse reminded us this evening that with preemies, everything is on their own little time table. We are so thankful that Anna Claire hasn't had any major set backs. At this point, we are praying that the apnea spells will cease. She hasn't had many of them, but she needs to be in the clear of them seven days straight. Hopefully within the next day or so, she will be moved to open crib. Once she is in an open crib, she willl need to maintain here body temperature, be taking bottles, and gaining weight. Thank you again for your prayers and your words of encourgement. They are so appreciated!
She is precious. I will continue to pray for sweet Anna Claire. My grandson will be having open heart surgery on Friday. I would appreciate you praying for him and our family too. My daughter had him 5 days ago, its pretty scary. Thanks, Debbie
ReplyDeleteIf you want to add a third "sister" to form a trifecta, I'd love to come down and visit with y'all for an hour. Christy, I'm bummed that I'm not going to get to visit you in Ohio this weekend like we'd talked about a while back, but I'm SO glad you are getting to spend this time with Sarah. I didn't realze you'd been here this whole time, and I was so worried about her having such long days in the NICU by herself. Anyways. Rambling. =) Hugs to you and your whole family.
ReplyDeleteThose are the sweetest pictures! Sounds like she is making progress every day. It is so great that you are able to be there for all of them. Continued prayers to all of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that she's improving day by day - and glad that you are able to be with Sarah at this time!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for you all...Jennifer
Christy - thanks for the updates on precious little Anna Claire. The pics are absolutely breathtaking! I am in much prayer for all of you.
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Beth
OH....I wanna smooch her sweet....sweet...precious little face!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about you my friend...and praying too!
I hope baby Anne Claire gets well soon. She's so cute. Please accept our prayers.. God bless..
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She is just so sweet...how wonderful that you can be there!
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Those pictures are just adorable. I love the first one especially--she's just precious. So glad you have this time to be with your sister and niece...I know you're making memories of a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Anna Claire with her hands on her tiny face... took my breath away. She is just too precious for words!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying that the apnea ceases, that she is able to move to that open crib too!
Love you all!
K
Precious pictures! Still praying.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for her and her family. The care givers have our prayers too.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are precious. The first one with her little hands on her face is priceless. Hope everyone is taking care.
Tammy
That first picture is just incredible. Such sweetness in that little girl!!!
ReplyDeleteOh little Miss Anna Claire is a cutie! That pic of her hands up on her face? Oh it is heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteMany, many prayers for the little princess....Les
HELLO THERE! I CAME ACROSS YOUR BLOG.WE ALL WILL BE PRAYING FOR PRECIOUS ANNA CLAIRE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
ReplyDeleteso glad to hear of her improvements! i am keeping her and your family in my prayers!
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What a cute little girl. I hope she continues to grow stronger and be the perfect person she is. I stopped by from Blessed Nest. I enjoyed your blog.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great sister you are! The pictures are just precious. Continuing to keep y'all in my prayers.
Thankful with you! She is beautiful and looks so alert. I will keep praying for this little one.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that top photo is priceless. They all are. She is so beautiful. My cousin had triplets, and they all got to go home on the same day!
ReplyDeleteYour niece is beautiful. I will continue to hold her up in prayers. I hope you enjoy your visit with your sister.
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