I just wanted to let all of you know that Lauren's condition continues to improve. In fact, she is recovering quite well. We can't thank all of you enough for your heartfelt concern, prayers and thoughts. Clearly, Lauren could feel all the love.
Her heart rate this morning was in the 130's, lower than it has been since she was born. (Compared to 230's bpm a day or so ago.) This is a great sign of her overall health, as preemies exhibit signs of stress, infection, etc...through their heart rates. Her vitals remain strong, and she is receiving much less support than she was even 24 hours ago. So, we believe that she has the infection on the run. (Our medical team believes the infection was probably pneumonia, due to her cloudy lungs, but we don't have any positive test results to confirm that.) They continue to ween her off the vent, and hope to put her back on bubble Cpap breathing soon (which means she will be breathing on her own, essentially). Kaia says she looks comfortable, despite her bruised and swollen arms and legs from all of the IVs and her scars from her multiple procedures, spinal taps, and surgery.
We still don't know the cause of her serious deterioration, and the docs are still searching for it. We hope and pray it won't return. I suppose this is part of the NICU roller coaster that we have heard so much about. We still have many many hurdles to overcome, but things are moving in the right direction. We certainly believe that all of your positive energy, prayers, and concern gave her the strength to push on...She is a seriously tough little girl.
Keep the faith, and much love to you all....
Grant and Kaia
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"Every path has its puddles." I'm so glad to hear that Lauren made it through this one and hope that she does not endure too many more. Thinking of you often!
Love,
Heather
This is SUCH INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL news!!! I am so relieved to hear that Lauren is recovering from the infection. 130 bpm is great!
She has been through so much already, and I am sure it will take time for her little body to heal. She is just such a lucky little girl to have the strength, love and energy of her parents and big brother and the love of so many family and friends.
Thank you, thank you for keeping us posted. I think we were all holding our breathe!
With much love,
Lisa
After being with all of you for the past three days, I am finding it difficult to think of anything else but little Lauren now that I am back in FC. It helps to know that she seems more comfortable today and that she weathered all the tests yesterday. Kaia's soothing and loving voice talking to her baby girl probably helped tremendously. On Monday I watched as Lauren clasped tightly to Kaia's little finger. I keep that image in my mind and heart.
Love,
GranD
What a relief! I have been thinking of you constantly and checking for updates since I talked to you yesterday. I am so happy to hear Lauren's back on track! Way to go little girl!
-Heather
hells yeah! thattagirl lauren! great news...
Away from a computer this morning, I kept in touch with Lisa and heard the good news over the phone! We both cried tears of relief as she read it out loud. O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! My mom and dad send their love and joy for today's good news as well. (They are about to get on a plane and were holding their breath with the rest of us.) Go little sweet Lauren, go! :) Keeping you close in my heart, as always.
-Lor
P.S. I love the image Dede described of your little girl holding tightly to her mommy's finger. Really beautiful.
Dear Lauren,
As *we* say in Australia, "G'DAY.* This is truly a good day! Bill and Lara and Keith and I are all cheering for you. We've decided that you are the girl for little Will. Your spirit makes you a wow girl and that's as good as it gets! What a relief to know you and your family can breathe again.
love, Michele
Dear Grant and Kaia,
What positive news - a huge huge relief to us, so I can imagine for you. We stand with you loving and praying for little Lauren as she goes full out for LIFE! She is SO like her Great Grammie Lucy! We love you and will update our faithful friends praying for her and you.
Keep the faith and much love always, Nora and Dean
All the research shows that girl babies have greater survivability rates than boy babies. Looks like your little Lauren is confirming the research. We are so thrilled that she is improving and hope that the next verb we hear is "thrive." We think about you and your family everyday, wishing the best for all of you and for your little fighter Lauren.
Warmly,
Judith and Stuart
Wow. I just read the entire blog from the beginning... I have to say that I needed some kleenex afterwards, but we are SO glad that she is doing better and continually making progress. I am 24 weeks as of yesterday, and as you can imagine- this hits really close to home.
I KNOW that she is going to keep getting stronger and that you'll finally be able to take home a healthy little girl. I just know it. We're looking forward to all the future play dates to come and for our two little girls to one day meet!
You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Keep it up Lauren!
Your future neighbors,
Ben and Lindsay Gehde
Dear Kaia and Grant,
We are following the ups and the downs everyday, and our hearts skipped a beat when yesterday's blog. Today's news is much better and Lauren is proving what a fighter she is. You all are indeed in our thoughts and prayers every day. Love, Bev & Bob Bacon
Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that Jamie and I continue to monitor Lauren's progress. You have definetly had your ups and downs and hopefully you will have no more downs. But just know even if you do have more difficulties Lauren is going to pull through she has already shown she is one tough cookie. Who knows, one of these days she may even give
"Denice" a run for her money. She is surely a lot more loved. Hang in there. Jim and Jamie
We are so glad to hear this positive great news! You can be sure that our prayers and thoughts are with Lauren and family from here in Boston.
Keep on fighting Lauren!
Bata Family
Yay, Lauren! We knew you could do it! Big Dave and I are checking in constantly to get the updates on her progress. Keep up the good work.
Love, Julie and Big Dave
We had a great time with you guys today - It's amazing what a couple of days can do. We are so proud of you guys and that strong little fighter. She will have no problem hangin' with the "hooligans"! Matty
Wonderful news, Grant and Kaia!
Thinking of you and loving you, Molly
Kaia and Grant, I missed a couple days on line and shouldn't have! But I'm so happy that things are again turning around and Lauren seems to be holding on. You were part of our congregational prayers at church Sunday, and I hope that energy enveloped you in some way. We will keep you in our thoughts daily and hope that you get some more nights of good sleep and days with smiles! Be strong!
Love,
Lynanne
The Kincaid family is sending prayers by the buckets! Life will seem so perfect when Lauren grows, gets healthy and you can hold her in your arms with no tubes! All our love from the Kincaids.
Grant and Kaia:
We continue to send our love and prayers. God has seen Lauren through much. Barb, Tera and I follow her ups and downs and think of you all constantly. Keep loving that baby. She feels your love and that is going a long way toward her healing.
God bless your beautiful family: Grant, Kaia, Connor, and Lauren.
Love,
The Devendorfs
Wow, so happy to hear that.
After reading yesterday's blog, I couldn't stop thinking about you guys and can't imagine what you went through.
Just imagine, when she is old enough to read this blog, remembering what a strong fighter she was. I am sure other challenges in life would look easy after that.
Love
Nilou
Terrific news! The Left Coast is pulling for you, Lauren, and all your family. Keep up the good fight, little one.
Love, Clay and Celeste
Lauren is such an amazing trooper. WOW! We are cheering her on, and on, and on. Lots of love to you as you continue to navigate through these difficult times.
Marian-Paul
Thanks for sharing! We are so excited to hear the excellent news! Lauren is an incredible fighter just like her parents!
We are so fortunate that God is listening all the time.
Love and prayers,
Jan, Brian, and Max Anna
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