Archive for July 19th, 2005
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July 19th, 2005. Published under parents. No Comments.
We have been spoiled, all of us. For days now Elizabeth has enjoyed a steadily improving condition, and just hours ago stared down Danielle’s lens for her first pictures with eyes wide open. Once they’re posted here, you’ll see what we want to see as a healthy defiance in that gaze.
However, yesterday evening, another family whose newest member suffered from a condition similar to, if not precisely the same as, Elizabeth’s, suffered that baby’s loss. I don’t know that family, and nothing I have to say is of any use to them; but if there is anything to be gained from their suffering, it is appreciation: appreciation for Elizabeth’s strength; appreciation for the good will of everyone who’s reached out to us in one way or another; and, not least, an appreciation for the steady stewardship of all the care professionals who have seen Elizabeth through hard times. We are two weeks into a lifetime; but we are fortunate to be this far.
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July 19th, 2005. Published under parents. No Comments.
Elizabeth had her Central IV removed from her leg. She also is off all her drip medications. She has a crib, exciting, but not very parent friendly. I think the nurses have her days and evenings mixed because she has slept for the majority of the day and they said she was awake for most of the night. Soon they will have OT come in and try to feed her with a bottle. My youngest son had to have help feeding, so this is old hat for me. She’ll catch on, she’s going to be a good eater. She will be moved from the intensive care unit tomorrow. Before we know it, she’ll be home, waking us in the middle of the night.
Ella told me that she is not interested at all in Cincinnati’s sports teams. She doesn’t care for the Red’s performance this year.