Emma was moved into an open crib today. As she has grown, she has been getting too warm in her old isolette. She was also becoming bored. In the open crib, she can be stimulated with a mobile and some quiet music. Since moving into the open air this morning, her ventilator settings have come down. Although she is still on the ventilator, she is breathing 21% oxygen. This is considered room air, which is the same amount of oxygen that you and I breathe. As of yesterday, she was on 33% oxygen. Her weight today is 2 pounds 13 ounces (Yes, I double checked it this time) and is 14 inches long. She was 13 inches long at birth. Her head has grown 3 cm as well. We are in the process of trying to switch cardiologists, but the one we want is not in our group. We have several people working on trying to get the insurance company to allow Dr. Berdjis to become our cardiologist. Since there are so few qualified preemie specialists, it may work out for us. Please pray that the insurance company will allow this. Also continue to pray for positive growth. Thank you all so much for your continued support and prayers.
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I sent you an email, but perhaps you haven't seen it. I work with Tom Eldrige he sent me his daughters blog to see his new grand-baby. I eventually clicked on your blog and have been following Emma since. She has definitely made a very big impression in my heart for such a little angel!! I wanted to tell you that you all continue to be in my prayers. Please have faith, preemie little girls are very strong! My daughter was a very sick 30weeker. She is 14 years old now, beautiful and smart(and thats not cause I am her Mom)
God Bless and keep you all safe! Hugs from another preemie Mom
Maria Leger
Thank you for your prayers. It is always encouraging to hear about preemies that are all grown up and doing fine.
We are so happy to hear about Emma's progress. We are in constant prayer! Thank you, also, for the updates. It is wonderful to see her in an open crib!
In prayer,
Eric and Heidi Anderson
Love to you all - and continued prayers! Love you, Mike and Ginger
Emma is a beautiful little lady.
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