Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Wonder of Wonder.... miracles of miracles!

This is a picture of Anne just a few hours after she
was born.  We have jumped through so many hurdles. 
When I say "we" I actually mean  Anne, and the help of
Heavenly Father!! She no longer has an IV, or her incubator. 
She can hold her own temperature, her Jaundice is no
longer threatening so no more lights; her stats are 
perfect. All that she needs to do is keep resting, growing and
learning how to eat orally, instead of through a tube. 
She is getting it!! The doctors say she is so perfect and
that she will one day just get it. It is a developmental
response to be able to eat orally, you can't teach it, it will 
just come in time. So now we wait, and go to the hospital
every three hours for her feedings. She does some on breast,
bottle and through her tube. Whewwww! We are tired but
extremely happy and GRATEFUL! She is so beautiful!
Scott is so amazing with her. He has been so strong through
all of this. He has cared for me and her night and day!
It will be so exciting when Anne gets to come home. 
Hopefully within a week or two! Hurray!!!
This is under the billy light, aren't her glasses awesome!
She's got a strong sucker! Go, Anne you can do it!
She has a little curl in her hair. How fun!
Scott would hold her 24-7 if he could. She loves her Daddy!
Daddy and baby asleep.
Saturday we had our baby shower. Anne wasn't 
really supposed to be there anyway. It was sooo fun.
It wore me out! With a few special surprises from 
some old friends. Thank you Hillary for coming and bringing 
your mom! It was sooooooo gooood to see you and
everyone else who came!
This picture is a little out of order.
This is when she was only a few days old.
But I love the look on her face....
 I think we'll have our hands full! ha ha ha
My grandma came up for the shower.
4 generations! WOW

We truly feel so blessed and have felt the strengthening
power of the spirit. We know that we are being watched
over. One of my biggest comforts was when my
favorite scripture came to mind.
Proverbs 3:5-6 
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine
own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths. 

My family has been unbelievably amazing, especially my mom! 
While I am intensively caring for Anne, my mom has been
intensively caring for me!
Thank you for your comments and especially your prayers!

9 comments:

stevensprecious said...

Chalice, Thanks for posting more pictures of your beautiful Anne! Wish I could have been at two places at once this weekend to be at your baby shower, but hoping to drop a little package off later this week if it will work. I will call when I know when I will be that way!
Rayne, Steven, Zachary and Zina

Sarah and Adam said...

I'm glad she's doing so well! I hope you don't have to wait too long to bring her home! It was great seeing you on Saturday!

B and J said...

I'm glad to hear that little Anne is growing & getting stronger everyday! She is a beautiful baby, I enjoyed the new pictures! We will keep you all in our prayers!

cassie said...

Chally it is so fun seeing you with Anne.
I can't help but think wow, my sister is a mom. You look fantastic and we all really love Anne.
love ya
Cassie

The Clarks said...

I bet you are going crazy waiting to take her home! She is so cute!

Cassie and Mark said...

Chalice, you look great and your daughter is beautiful! I'm glad she is making progress and we will keep you all in our prayers!

Brooke said...

Congrats for you! My sister had her baby 2 weeks ago at 27 weeks! He's 2 lbs 13 oz so I somewhat know of the challenges you've been going through. Anne looks great and strong. She'll do wonderful. :)

janine said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I can't believe she's here! She is BEAUTIFUL! Hope you enjoy every minute!

Michael & Wendy Mecham said...

Your baby girl is beautiful! I am so glad she is doing well and that you will be able to bring her home soon. Enjoy her every minute, she will grow up so fast. :)Wendy