Birthday - Valentines February 14th @ 1:04am, weight 2.14. length 15 3/4 inches
February 15th - 1 day old
Mommy's first time holding Alyssa
February 16th - 2 days old
February 17th - 3 days old
February 18th - 4 days old
The Cpap(large tube on her nose) was removed.
We saw her ear for the first time since the hat and Cpap was removed.
Tuesday February 19th
Had a rough day. She was put back on the CPap to help her breathing. The doctors ran test because they believe the hole in heart is not completely closed. Apparently all babies have a hole but it closes during birth. Since she was born early it might have not closed all the way. The doctors stopped feeding her my breast milk because of the focus to her heart. They started her on antibiotics, caffeine and ran tons of test. They wont be able to start feedings again until her heart is ok. They also have her on this Cpap which assist her breath. She weighs 2.15, up 1 ounce from birth weight.
5 days old
Mommy
I decided today to start a blog for my baby girl. Mainly because the emotions and hormones really got to me today for the first time. I found myself crying all day and not being able to control what happens to her is hard. For the first time in my life I can't control anything about one of my children. The greatest fear that most parents will experience when our child leave for college or move out. I am experiencing this but in a different way. My baby girl left my womb way to early and I miss her kicks since she left. I have to continue to tell myself "my heavenly father is in control". As a single mother years ago God always provided for Nicholas and I. I went through some dark valleys but God never left me. This valley is brand new and just as dark. I am trying my hardest to focus on God promise to never leave me or forsake me.
Wow nina! This is a great idea. I didn't put it together til now that she weighed 2 14 and born on 2-14. I think this will help u a lot. u will stay in my prayers. God has ur back. Love ya. Keesha
ReplyDeleteNina, I just know in my heart Alyssa will be just fine. Marta went thru something similar with the birth of Isabelle. We are praying for you and your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteDamian & Nina,
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing! Little Alyssa has the best support team ever! You guys will get through this. We are constantly thinking about Alyssa and your family and keep praying for her to develop perfectly and get to go home soon. So glad you guys are back in Houston during this with all your family and friends by your side. Let us know if we can do anything to help.
Brian and Jenn
Nina,
ReplyDeleteShe is so tiny! I can feel your frustration - when something happens to make you NOT in control - making everything ok for your babies - it's a horrible feeling. My son had a brain tumor at 20 and I couldn't help him - been there done that. Aren't you lucky to have God to turn to, all the time not understanding why He does what He does, but then, knowing that He's gonna help all of you thru it, giving you the peace and patience to endure anything that goes with all of this. She is beautiful, and I know God will take care of her. Praying for all of you.
Pam Mestayer - COF Meals Ministry