The last couple of days have been "boring" days as
they call them in the NICU...the very best kind. It means that she is
doing well, and there is nothing significant to report. She is on the
lowest possible settings with the ventilator, and her nitric oxide for
her heart has been weaned again as well, and she may be off of that
completely by next week. They could also try to wean her completely off
the ventilator very soon, but the doctor is not wanting to be
aggressive with that since she is still so small, so it may be a little
bit of time before that happens. She now weighs 1 lb. 8.3 oz. so she is
very close to doubling her birth weight!! Other than that, she has
just been resting and growing. It's nice to be able to tell that she is
feeling so much better. She sleeps more peacefully, and she is much
more content even when she is awake. Even taking her temperature does
not seem to bother her like it used to this past week. We are so
thankful to have these uneventful days and see her doing so well.
Some have asked us to share specifically how you can pray for us, so I will list some things below:
~Our Marriage--The last few months have been some of the most trying that we have been through as a couple, and we have been drawn closer to God and to each other through it. But please pray that we walk in the Spirit and do not allow the pressure of our situation to cause us to be proud and selfish and treat each other wrongly. We're definitely learning that we have to communicate even more during this time and guard against assumptions or certain expectations. Overall, we feel God has really protected us in this area, but we've definitely had our moments that we've had to sit down and really talk through things. Of course we had to all this before, but at times right now it seems more heightened than before, so we definitely appreciate your prayers in that regard. (And please don't think that we aren't getting along or are really struggling in our marriage. We really are doing very well overall and this has truly strengthened our relationship, but we want to be on guard and protect our relationship with each other and thus are just being transparent and appreciate your prayers).
~Health and Rest--we are right in the midst of cold and flu season, but with preemies being so prone to any kind of infection, it is necessary for us to stay healthy in order for us to visit her and be of any benefit to her. We really appreciate those of you who have stayed away or kept us away during times that you or your children or sick. It means so much to us that you think of how such a thing as the common cold could impact Noelle. We're learning right now that sometimes we have to make the decision to stay at home and get some extra rest as opposed to being at the hospital for that period of time. We're still up here every day, but sometimes we leave earlier or come up later so that we can do our best to stay healthy.
~Increased milk supply to keep up with Noelle's growth and provide for her needs.
Thank you once again for your love and care toward us and for your genuine concern. We hope to report another "boring" day tomorrow!!
Some have asked us to share specifically how you can pray for us, so I will list some things below:
~Our Marriage--The last few months have been some of the most trying that we have been through as a couple, and we have been drawn closer to God and to each other through it. But please pray that we walk in the Spirit and do not allow the pressure of our situation to cause us to be proud and selfish and treat each other wrongly. We're definitely learning that we have to communicate even more during this time and guard against assumptions or certain expectations. Overall, we feel God has really protected us in this area, but we've definitely had our moments that we've had to sit down and really talk through things. Of course we had to all this before, but at times right now it seems more heightened than before, so we definitely appreciate your prayers in that regard. (And please don't think that we aren't getting along or are really struggling in our marriage. We really are doing very well overall and this has truly strengthened our relationship, but we want to be on guard and protect our relationship with each other and thus are just being transparent and appreciate your prayers).
~Health and Rest--we are right in the midst of cold and flu season, but with preemies being so prone to any kind of infection, it is necessary for us to stay healthy in order for us to visit her and be of any benefit to her. We really appreciate those of you who have stayed away or kept us away during times that you or your children or sick. It means so much to us that you think of how such a thing as the common cold could impact Noelle. We're learning right now that sometimes we have to make the decision to stay at home and get some extra rest as opposed to being at the hospital for that period of time. We're still up here every day, but sometimes we leave earlier or come up later so that we can do our best to stay healthy.
~Increased milk supply to keep up with Noelle's growth and provide for her needs.
Thank you once again for your love and care toward us and for your genuine concern. We hope to report another "boring" day tomorrow!!
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