10a.m.
Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope all is well with your families and you have a blessed day.
Little one had a good night. I got to the hospital early this morning to see her and she looked great. Her oxygen kept dropping while I was there--it would drop into the 40s but we'd look at her and she looked pink as could be. It could have been her sensor, so the nurse changed it out and put it on her wrist...she seemed to be ok by the time I left. She weighs 3lb 11oz today.
Adam is sleeping today so he can work tonight. I'm headed back to the hospital in a little bit to hang out with the baby again for a while and then head home to see him before he goes off to work.
-Keli
2200 hours. (10pm)
The goal of this blog is two-fold, one to give the latest updates on Aubrey so that everyone knows instead of us typing 100 or so texts a day to her fan club, second, to encourage others.
When we read stories of other people that have gone through what we are going through, we are encouraged because we find that some of our feelings are the same that others feel and we are normal.
For me, this has been the worst Christmas ever. I know Keli has struggled but I really have too. I have had a cold which means that I can't go to the NICU. Keli went through this last week. The last time I saw Aubrey was Friday. I probably won't be able to see her until Thursday. Since I saw her last, she has gained several ounces. I miss her. That is wearing on me.
I can't work, and I can't sleep, and I can't see my daughter. I cant take family pictures because the whole family isnt present. Maybe i can superimpose her condo into a family pic of all the uncles brothers and cousins and grandparents. Or better yet, take a first christmas pic of just us three... but wait, I can't be near her now due to being sick. Yay for sucky Christmas. Christmas this year wasn't supposed to be like this. God had a different plan, but so far it sucks.
And after reading the psalms, it's ok to be discouraged and mad at God sometimes. Other people in our situation to through the same thing. It's ok.
Adam
Merry Christmas feisty family i know this time of the year can be hard especially when u have to work i know because( im working the day to Adams night) but you have a ton of friends and family who love you guys and they're going to make sure this is a special year for you guys be safe and know are prayers are with you guys
ReplyDeleteThe Smith family
Glad you've gotten to snuggle with her again! Sounds like the best possible Christmas present for you both.
ReplyDeleteAdam, you may not know me, but wanted you to know that my prayers are with you Keli and Aubrey. You are not "normal" be any sense of the word. Strong comes to mind when I think of you guys and I pray that you will all have a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Bill Paschal
Uncle Bill...