Monday, November 30, 2009

Day 7

Well, we have made it through the first week and things are very positive. Charlotte has made great progress everyday and we are thankful for all the good news. They removed her CPAP today and moved her to a cannula, the least invasive breathing assistance. She has gained back some her weight and her feedings have steadily increased all week with her supplements simultaneously decreasing as she takes more breast milk.

We change her diaper when we can. The IV and other cords present and interesting challenge, but we make due.



She is the most stylish baby in the pod, thanks to her Aunt Amy. Check out her personalized incubator cover.





Aaron and I feel very blessed to have so many caring friends and family members. We appreciate all of the words of encouragement and prayers for Charlotte. We have a long road ahead of us and it definitely makes it easier to know that we don't have to travel it alone.

More updates soon.
Katie
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3 comments:

  1. AmyDecember 1, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    The cousins are cheering you on, Charlotte! Caleb took a truckload of tabs into school today and got to tell his class about his new baby cousin who has a Ronald McDonald House right outside her pod (the boys love that it's called a pod.) Also, Molly now refers to baby Charlotte exclusively as "My Baby Charlotte."

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  2. Laura Agnew BonserDecember 1, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Amy - fabulous job on the incubator blanket! No doubt Charlotte is the envy of the NICU!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 6, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Katie, Aaron an Bean...
    Aunt Meg and Uncle Mike hold you close in our prayers! Please keep this blog going, cuz I need to stay in touch with Molly's baby Charlotte! She is beautiful and will make a wonderful addition to the Aggie's!
    Love,
    Meg

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