Annalise has been improving at an accelerated rate. She is our proof that modern day miracles do occur in our lives. She is now brething completely on her own and is tolerating being off the ventilator exceptionaly well. Most importantly, Siobhan got to hold her baby for the first time yesterday. It was so special to see mother and baby enjoying each others touch.
Our last hurdle for her to overcome is being able to nurse and take in enough nutrition. She is still getting 80% of her feeds through IV. She is currently 6 lbs 6 oz and loves to suck on that pacifier!
It was Grandmas birthday on March 6th, a day after they changed hospital NICU visiting policy to allow grandparents to see the babies (but still no touching). So we suprised Valerie in her birthday card saying she can go see Annalise, it was special for us all.
Out of the grandparents, Nana won the Jackpot when a Nurse asked her to hold the baby against the rules later on tonight durring Siobhans midnight visit. It all depends on which security guard is at the gate to who gets let in. We are praying that soon all can hold her, including her two eager older brothers.
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I am so glad to see Annalise getting better! I agree, it's a miracle of the very best kind.
Oh you guys, I had no idea this had even happened. I'm so glad she is getting better!!
Annalise looks so much better and I can't believe that cute cry she has. It was so touching to see bean holding her in the video. We love you bean and are so glad that Heavenly Father has blessed Annalise with health and continue to pray with a thankful heart and ask that she may continue with good health. I am glad to see that you, bean, are doing better also....those kidney stones were killer. We love you all and can't wait to come visit in a bit.
-Nessa
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