A Gift from God
Wow, who new Mondays would be one of my favorites days of the week. It’s the day you have to go back to work after a relaxing (or not so relaxing) weekend and you have the WHOLE work week ahead of you. No fun, but I love Monday’s because we get to find out how much she weighs. It’s a waiting game though because they don’t weigh her till night time. Sometimes they weigh her really late so we have to wait till Tuesday morning, but that depends on the nurse.
We’ve had a few good visits lately. They certainly outweigh the bad these days. Saturday wasn’t that great of a visit. Her alarms were going off left and right. The weird thing is that she looked fine, but the beeping is so nerve wracking.
Yesterday and today were much better. We got to feed her last night by bottle and she took about 12 cc’s. And she was awake the whole time. I really think she has her days and nights mixed up. She was asleep the whole time we were there today. She did drink her whole bottle today. Hopefully she will be consistent with it and she can come home soon.
She got her first immunization shot today. The poor thing. She screamed, but only for a second. She calmed down faster than I anticipated. She’s such a cute little thing
Our pastor stopped by while we were there. It’s so nice to know that he cares about us enough to visit Brady and pray with her.
She keeps doing better and Erik and I are so thankful!
Brady Faith was brought into this world 12 weeks premature. This was a result of mommy having pre-eclampsia and there being a reverse blood flow to/from the placenta. Brady wasn't growing like she should and it would have just gotten worse. She weighed 1lb 7oz and was 11 3/4in long. To learn more about Brady and her family click here.
Donna Childress
September 16th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Erik & Nikkie, I just can’t wait to check your blog each day and read what the Lord is doing in little Brady’s life. What a blessing she has been to us all already. I love you all very much and I will continue to lift you all up in my prayers each day. Donna
Becki Hudgins
September 16th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I am sooo glad that Brady is doing so well! We are thinking about yall daily. I know Brady looks forward to seeing her mommy and daddy just as much as yall look forward to seeing your little girl. We all can’t wait for her to join yall at home! Love you all!
Kelly Arno
September 16th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
What a true blessing. God knew you guys have the strength to get through this and has passed that strength to your baby girl. Even at less than five pounds, she has her mother’s strength and beauty. I hope that things continue to go well and that Brady gets to go home with her mommy and daddy soon.