September 14, 2008

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Good morning all!

I figured it'd be best if I started putting the date as the subject for all my updates...makes a little more sense then trying to come up with a new name everyday.

Baby first! Bree is doing well this morning. Her oxygen is at 35%, they have lowered her respirator so that she is doing a little bit more of the work, in conjunction with that they have lowered her morphine and dopamine (I think that's what she said). So she is a little less sedated because of that. Her night nurse commented that she was peeing up a storm for her all night (which is really good!) so that was a little bit comical.She commented she'd put a new diaper down and she'd have it wet in ten mintues it seemed like.... (that's my girl!) Her blood pressure was stable all night and that is a blessing because that is something that she seems to struggle with. Yesterday I was told by her doctor that she does have a small brain bleed but that it is nothing to worry about right now. It is common for babies her age and with how small it is it can very easily go away on it's own. They do a head ultrasound every week to check for brain bleeds so we'll have another update on that in a week. Thank you so much for all your prayers and well wishes...prayer is our strongest ally and our God is a good God! We are placing our trust in him, He knows what is right for our family.

I actually got an amazing night of sleep so I feel much better today. Adam and I have talked and I think I am going to try to come home around 6 or 7 so that I can sleep in my own bed tonight! I have had some amazing nurses and care aides while here in the hospital, but there is just no place like home. We plan on keeping in touch with a few of them and one day, when Bree is much better (much much much better) we will bring her in for them to see.

Please keep praying for our little girl, she is a fighter and has such an amazing spirit. I was told by her nurse today that she is one of the most beautiful little babies she has seen in there. Made my heart warm and proud to hear that. We hope this finds you all happy, healthy and in love with life!

Love
Adam, Tasha, Riley and Bree