Here she is! Baby Girl DeWitt (stay tuned for a name)!
Born on January 20, 2009 at approx 28 weeks. She was 2 lbs 6 oz 14 inches long at birth.
We met her for the first time on January 27th. These photos capture her first time being held and cuddled.
Apparently, she's feisty (good for staying alive as a preemie, could be problematic during teenage years)!
Now, one week later, she is back up to her birth weight, and is tolerating a full 8 cc of formula at her last feeding!!
As soon as I figure out what all the medical jargon means, I'll give a more comprehensive update on her health. I have a small 500 page book on preemies that I have to read (no problem!).
The neonatologist says that he is "slightly more than cautiously optimistic", which the nurses say is about at positive as neonatologists get!
Please continue to pray for her - pray that she continues to tolerate her feedings, so that the doctors can remove her PIC line, which could be a source of infection.
Stay Tuned!!
Congradulations Joe and Sara on your new babygirl. We are praying for our baby girl DeWitt, she is a cutie, and God works wonders, so be prepared to see the Lords handiwork. love ya and the little one. Mom D(a new Busha)
ReplyDeleteawe she's gorgeous!!!! congrats and may she received renewed strength each day! and with all your lovin' how couldn't she?!
ReplyDeleteI'm so joyful for you guys! You will continue, as well as the baby, to be in our prayers! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Family Maria Karol- What a great name!! She looks good and strong- we continue to pray for all of you. Busha is giving you a big squeeze in spirit. God will provide the grace. As Cindy Bosco says- "Fear is usless", trust is all we can do!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Love mom D
Joe & Sara - thanks for sharing your beautiful miracle with us all - Welcome to Maria Karol DeWitt. Of course I humbly pray for her health and for a full transfer of membership to the DeWitt family with you two as her parents. The pictures are adorable! Love - Aunt Ellen
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this with us. I am sitting here in tears. So happy for you guys and so overwhelmed by it all! SHe is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for Maria Karol every day!!!
Love, Katie and the rest of the Fifelski's
We are happy to hear that Maria is making some progress and may graduate off the CPAP. Sorry to hear that Joe is ill and cannot be around Maria. We will pray for both. I pray each day for the Angels to surround Maria with a hedge of protection and swords drawn against any infection or other possible complications. We love you both and send our hugs and kisses.
ReplyDeletelove ya- Busha and DziaDzia