Aubrey the Feisty: Tuesday, December 18, 2012

7a.m.

We had a great time at the 3 pound party last night with family and friends (who might as well be family) that have supported us and Aubrey through this entire time. We pretty much took over the seating area in that's beside the Starbucks in Target and were loud and raucous. :)

Aubrey had a good night--no episodes to speak of. She had a doozy of one yesterday when I was there, but it didn't last very long thankfully. She got drops to dilate her eyes and the eye doctor was supposed to come check them yesterday, so hopefully we'll find out the results today. She weighs 3lb 2oz. The night nurse said Aubrey managed to kick her blanket roll that they are usually tucked into out of her way and ended up scooting all the way down to the end of her bed...the nurse found her down there snoozing away happily, quite proud of herself. :)

Squeeze in a prayer for me if you can--I have a stuffy nose and feel like a cold is coming on. I need whatever this is to go away ASAP...I can't go into the NICU if I'm sick. I will be beyond miserable if I can't see her. :(

-Keli

1412 hours (2:12 pm)

Keli was told not to come to the NICU as a precaution due to nasal drainage and symptoms of a cold. These type germs would not be good for Aubrey to be around. But in the meanwhile, Keli's misery index is off the charts. I love Keli too much to see her go through this.

Adam.

6:30p.m.

This is the first day since she was conceived that I haven't been near my daughter. I hate it. Please keep praying that whatever this is goes away soon, like NOW. All the crying is not helping.

-Keli

2220 hours. 10:20 pm

Keli has had an absolutely miserable and agonizing afternoon. It is hard to make her laugh and well, it's tough on her. But she is a champ. I just wish I could take the pain away. She just has the sniffles, a little junk in her throat, but doesn't feel bad. No fever or anything.

I went to see Aubrey and to sign some papers regarding immunization. She looked really good. She had a good day. They nurse said that she had three episodes this morning but at 1100 they had changed the nose prongs to a smaller size and the episodes stopped. She had a really messy green diaper and a little spit up, but she was peaceful during the diaper change and the mouth suction. I think she has my laid back personality. I took several pictures to take back to Keli and even a video. In the video she sneezed.

There are a total of 6 pods capable of handling up to 6 babies each in the NICU. They have been sending babies home left and right. Two pods have been empty, but in the past few days, they have cleaned out so many that they only have two pods of babies, and one is only half full. Or is it half empty. I am so thankful that in all the reorganization of resources and personnel that they have not moved Aubrey. She has stayed in the same place since the day she came in. Her fan club can still gather in the hallway and see the corner of her condo anytime. When we walk in, we don't have to look around for her, or walk up to a condo, realize its the wrong baby, then try to find Aubrey. So many small blessings.

When I first got there she was completely covered by the blanket. As I was there I lifted it up, then pulled it back completely to allow more light in. She looked really alert and opened her eyes and moved them around. As I was leaving, I closed the blanket allowing it to become dark inside the condo. I picked up the corner to peek one last time and say goodnight and I saw her move her head a little in my direction and move her eyes generally to that corner of the bed. Hmm I thought. So I closed that corner and went to the other side and opened the blanket. I watched her after a few seconds move her head a little and then her eyes to my corner of the bed which was the opposite side. Yes her sensors are working and she is learning to respond to light and sound a little. Adorable.

No definite hair color yet. Still kinda dark blonde.

Please pray for Keli.

Adam