Bottle

Hope was able to eat a little out of a bottle today.  The Speech and Occupational Therapists were in this afternoon and they spent some time working with her to drink out of a bottle.  She really loves to suck, but was having problems swallowing.  She got 4ml down and then decided she was done.  I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but it was the first time she ever had a bottle and I think she did a great job.

I am adding a bunch of pictures today because I brought my camera home.  You can see how great her bed looked yesterday and then I guess they decided it was too much and took all the stuffed animals off last night.  I decorated her whole 'room' with presents that she has received.  You can also see in one of the pictures that I opened the shades for her so she can look out the window.  She really liked that...although she is basically looking at a building next door.

It is flu season right now and I am hoping everyone has been vaccinated.  Our whole family has been vaccinated and we will also be getting the H1N1 vaccination.  The boys will be getting their RSV vaccinations as well.  We strongly urge anyone that is planning to visit Hope, either at the hospital or at our house when she comes home, to get vaccinated.  She is very suseptible to viruses and if catches something it will mean another stay in the hospital.  So, even if you don't think it is necessary for your health (we want you all to be healthy), please keep Hope in mind!

Thank you for the continued prayers for Hope and our family...including our extended 'heart families'.  We greatly appreciate the support and know that God is answering the prayers every day!