So I cant sleep obviously and it takes too long to text so I thought I would just send an email update on my precious little girl. We are finally finding out just why this full term, fully developeed otherrwise healthy baby girl is having such a hard time. With c-section babies they dont get the chance to sqeeze the fluid out of their lungs like regular birth. So Faith had some fluid in her lungs. Right off the bat she wasn't getting it out on her own. We tease and say that she was being a little bit lazy (the little stinker.) So they took her to the NICU to work on getting it out and really thought it would just take a couple of hours But, it continually got worse that first night. So ever since then we take 1 step forward and 2 steps back which has been so confusing because she is this chunky full term baby. Well come to find out that the fluid in her lungs turned into phenmonia. So it takes a little longer to clear up. So as of right now she is still in the worst level of the NICU. I couldn't even touch or talk to her the first day I still cant hold her or stimulate her but she has been taking her bink so I get to put that in her mouth. She started to "root" and act hungry which was so exciting. Last night was the first time Max and I got to see her with her eye's open. It was the most beautiful thing being able to look into those eyes but they did lookso sad and sick.
So as of this morning her chest xrays look a little worse again. (another step back) so they are just going to keep doing what they already have been doing. It is so hard for me because I an see that she wants to eat and she is crying and acting so hungry and so it is killing me to not scoop her up and feed her. I wish she would just improve just a little bit so that I can try feeding her a little and then I think we would see major improvement but I guess right now it is just a waiting game. I did get to change two of her diapers last night. With all the cords and wires coming out of her it was a little nerve racking but so nice to be able to do that as well. It is a team effort between Max and I but we are getting through this together. Her daddy must have known that she needed to be called "Faith" for a reason.
I just have to say that through all of this I will never take the little things for granted anymore. Like changing a diaper or feeding your baby or toddler or even a 9 year old. It is so hard when those little things you yearn to do for your child as a mother is taken and there is nothing you can do to help.
Keep us in your prayers and lets pray that Faith will be a little better tomorrow so we can take the next step.
Love you guys,
Max, Linds, Kelton, Grace, and Faith
So as of this morning her chest xrays look a little worse again. (another step back) so they are just going to keep doing what they already have been doing. It is so hard for me because I an see that she wants to eat and she is crying and acting so hungry and so it is killing me to not scoop her up and feed her. I wish she would just improve just a little bit so that I can try feeding her a little and then I think we would see major improvement but I guess right now it is just a waiting game. I did get to change two of her diapers last night. With all the cords and wires coming out of her it was a little nerve racking but so nice to be able to do that as well. It is a team effort between Max and I but we are getting through this together. Her daddy must have known that she needed to be called "Faith" for a reason.
I just have to say that through all of this I will never take the little things for granted anymore. Like changing a diaper or feeding your baby or toddler or even a 9 year old. It is so hard when those little things you yearn to do for your child as a mother is taken and there is nothing you can do to help.
Keep us in your prayers and lets pray that Faith will be a little better tomorrow so we can take the next step.
Love you guys,
Max, Linds, Kelton, Grace, and Faith
3 comments:
Congrats on the new addition. Welcome Faith :)
Big HUGS for you all. I do know the NICU is tough times. I think you are holding yourself together so well Lindsay. I am so really really proud of you. Beyond words actually. Its your strength and positive outlook that is going to get Faith well so you can take her home. She is going to get well really soon...I know it. Take care sweetie. Everythings gonna be alright....
Linds,
Congrats on your new little one!
Faith is absolutely beautiful and she is so lucky to have you as a mom! Im sorry that she is in the NICU but that is the best place to be in the hospital if you have to be somewhere...those nurses really are amazing and I know she'll be taken such good care of and everything will work out great! I hope Grace is doing good and if you need anything or a little babysitter or something let me know! Love you Linds!
Stay strong Lins you are a great Mom and I know Faith will come through all of this with flying colors. She is beautiful and I will keep all of you in our prayers. Congrats on the new addition and I hope you can hold her and squeeze her soon! Hugs and kisses to you all...get some rest while you can so you can stay strong for her as well. All our love-Brittney, Brian, and Thayne
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