Amid all of the snow, we made it to the NICU for lunch with Lauren. Her condition continues to be stable, so nothing new to report. We are encouraged by some new tests results that suggest her heart condition (called a "PDA") maybe improving, although we will not have any confirmation of that until tomorrow. She didn't "tan" today, meaning her b/r count was good. They will put in the central IV line tomorrow, and remove her main arterial line which is running through her stomach. This will lessen the risk of infection, which is our biggest fear at the moment. We will visit her this evening around the time she is weighed. C'mon 900 grams!!!
We are really encouraged by many of your stories of friends and relatives with preemies, especially a call from a friend of mine in Arizona. He called just to let me know that he was a preemie himself, and told us to watch out because "they are a feisty lot." We also learned that Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, and Renoir were all preemies, so we feel she is in good company.
Kaia is feeling much better today, and walked from the car to the NICU without a wheelchair. It seems as if our life now is a series of tiny milestones, as we look forward to the day when we can bring Lauren home. Thanks for all of the good vibes.
Grant
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Hi Kaia and Grant,
Ben just helped me get this blog into an easily accessible place on my Netscape page. Now I can check on your family with an easy click.
Things sound good today. Know that we are thinking of you often. Today we celebrate the positive news.
Thanks very much for inviting us into your news.
Love,
Anne and Ben
Kaia and Grant,
Thank you for sending this information along to all of us. Your positive energy has always been an asset and it will definetly help you through. Know that many of us are thinking of you and your family and we wish you well. Always know that you can call should you need to chat. Take care.
J
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. We are thinking about you all and praying for you. If you need anything at all, please call.
Hi Kaia and Grant,
Grant it is wonderful of you to set up this blog so we can hear your stories about the family! I'm so used to being next to Kaia all day, it's strange to hear the news from her other half :-)
It is fantastic to hear how well Lauren is doing. With so many talented doctors, loving parents and so many other well-wishers pulling for her it's no wonder she is making such strides.
I'm looking forward to more updates and thinking of you!
-Heather Saunders
Kaia & Grant,
Thank you for adding us to your distribution list. Welcome to Lauren and love to you all.
You are in our thoughts...
XOXO
ML
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...Kaia, I was also a preemie weighing in at 3 lbs. back in 1970. I am sure she is in the best of hands. Thinking of you all...
Love Linda and Hans Haglund
Oh my Dear Ones!
I just heard the news and I am so in awe of your love and determination to see this little precious angle through her struggles.
Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
My God hold each of you and blanket you with his love and understnading throgh these trying times.
All my love, now as always,
Melanie
Hello Nez's!
I am so glad that Lauren is doing so well. We are thinking about you all the time. I check the blog constantly for updates! Sammy is fired up to hear that there is a Nez girl she'll be able to play with!
Kacy
Kaia, Grant and Connor,
Welcome Lauren! She must have heard how much fun her big brother was having out here and decided to get in on the action.
Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you. You'll be bringing your baby girl home with you before you know it!
All the best,
Sam, Tim and Cole
We are in amazement as to Lauren's miraculous birth. She is blessed beyond belief to be surrounded by such a tremendous "cloud of wittnesses".
Few of us are born into such love & determination...
and the greatest of these is love.
We are so happy for you & your little one. Grant & Kaia, you are in our thoughts daily.
Rebecca & Aaron
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