Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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!

5 comments:

  1. Congrats on her drinking the bottle! Beautiful baby girl!

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  2. Mike Lyons shared your story with us, and we're praying for you all.

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  3. PAULA & JERRY
    ME AND THE BOYS ARE GOING TO GET OUR SHOT FOR US AND
    ( HOPE )

    LOVE ALWAYS
    GREG & DANIELLE SHUPP
    & THE BOYS

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  4. Hi guys,
    What a big girl! I know how exciting, rewarding and yet scary the process of feeding can be. I hope you are able to feed her today. And I truly pray that she enjoys her bottle and a having a full tummy!

    Greg and I are checking out your blog daily. Thank you for doing such a good job in sharing your days. It is nice to feel connected without having to bother you to get a personal update.

    She looks too cute in pink! I can't wait to see her in person again! I love her picture with the sun shining in!

    You guys take care. We will continue to pray for sweet baby Hope and the other families that are going through similar struggles. Love you, Beth

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  5. you go girl!!!! wow a month old already? awwwww first ba-ba, thats so nice. well, me and the kids got our flu-shots and were getting the h1n1 vac as soon as it gets here. love geraleia n boys!!!

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