Monday, June 6, 2011

Day 12 of a most uncivilized adventure...

He is 12 days old today. It's amazing, considering I feel like I've been here a year. I know all the bells and alarms, know all about PIE, PDA, and brain bleeds, and have developed a nice friendly relationship with all of the nurses. I think God just wants me to be 100% sure I REALLY want this little guy (I do). Right now, he is stable. He is tolerating his feedings well, which is nice considering I hook my bosom up to what looks like a cold war era torture device six times a day and twice in the middle of the night. He has no bleeding in the brain, his heart valve is closed, and his blood gasses look great. His lungs are causing us some grief, but considering he was counting on three more months to develop them, you can't really blame him. All in all, we are still optimistic, and are happy to have such great care here at Utah Valley. I'll start posting the daily updates we receive here, so if you are interested, you can check in here for the roller coaster ride.
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  1. MaddyJune 6, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thank you for keeping us in the loop Leah, we appreciate it! You're in our daily prayers, dont forget you have a lot of people who love you!

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  2. KimiJune 6, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks for sharing my prayers and thoughts are with your little guy and your family

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I think of you all constantly and pray for you everyday.

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  4. Laura CherryJune 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love you. Love him. Love your udders and the fact that you hook them up to a torture machine every day. Your freezer thanks you. It's easier to stay cold when it's full. ; ) Miss you almost more than I can stand. I think I'll have to come back. August? Yes, I think so.

    Friends kum-n-go... but sisters are forever.

    LauraLou

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  5. JenJune 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I will definitely be checking in for the updates! Thinking of you and your little guy often.

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  6. Daisy ChickJune 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks so much for posting the link to your blog. I know I've posted on FB many times that we are praying for you, but please know that we are praying, every prayer every day for little McKell to keep getting stronger and we just hope you know that we love your family dearly. We will be checking in for your updates. All our love.

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  7. TamaraJune 6, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    This is so awesome Leah. We love you guys...

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  8. Suki LottiJune 7, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Maybe one day the pump will be a thing of the past. And for a good thing too. I think of you and your little man often. I hope you're holding up well.

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  9. AngelaJune 7, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    YAY! I'm so glad you decided to start posting. I can't wait to hear all the updates.

    Beware: I may still ask you to repeat the details in person. Love to you, Jon, and McKell!

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