Ella and I will be leaving the hospital this evening. She has been breathing on her own without oxygen since 3am. We are very happy to be going home. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I will put more pics and updates soon.
Leighanne :)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
My First Ambulance Ride
Hello Everyone,
Well Ella and I enjoyed our first ambulance ride on Friday. She had developed a cold on tuesday and it turned into a deep cough. I took her to the doctor on friday and her oxygen level was between 88-94 and it should be from 94-100. therefore, the ambulance was called for her to be transported to Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Tests were run and X-rays were taken. She has RSV (upper respiratory infection) and a small case of pneumonia. She is receiving oxygen and antibiotics for her pneumonia. She is doing pretty good now. She is on a low level of oxygen and receives daily beatings. Just kidding. We do pound on her chest and back to help release all of the congestion in her. As soon as she is oxygen free we will be able to go home. Today (Sunday, 2/8/09), she was off oxygen in the morning, but had to be put back on it b/c she could not hold her own level. We are hoping that she can get winged off the oxygen sometime today or tonight and be able to go home tomorrow some time. Only time will tell though.
On a positive note, Ella did lose her embilicle cord last night. So when we get home we can take our first bath. She is a happy baby here in the hospital and is really cooperative with all of her treatments and is eating like a horse. We are very grateful for that!!!
I will keep you posted with her status. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Leighanne, Josh & Ella :)
Well Ella and I enjoyed our first ambulance ride on Friday. She had developed a cold on tuesday and it turned into a deep cough. I took her to the doctor on friday and her oxygen level was between 88-94 and it should be from 94-100. therefore, the ambulance was called for her to be transported to Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Tests were run and X-rays were taken. She has RSV (upper respiratory infection) and a small case of pneumonia. She is receiving oxygen and antibiotics for her pneumonia. She is doing pretty good now. She is on a low level of oxygen and receives daily beatings. Just kidding. We do pound on her chest and back to help release all of the congestion in her. As soon as she is oxygen free we will be able to go home. Today (Sunday, 2/8/09), she was off oxygen in the morning, but had to be put back on it b/c she could not hold her own level. We are hoping that she can get winged off the oxygen sometime today or tonight and be able to go home tomorrow some time. Only time will tell though.
On a positive note, Ella did lose her embilicle cord last night. So when we get home we can take our first bath. She is a happy baby here in the hospital and is really cooperative with all of her treatments and is eating like a horse. We are very grateful for that!!!
I will keep you posted with her status. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Leighanne, Josh & Ella :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
First Check Up
Ella went to the doctor today. She is officially one week old today. She weighs 6lbs and 14oz. She has gained 10oz since we left the hospital on Sunday. She is doing great with feedings and enjoys keeping her momma awake from midnight to 7am. Josh and I are doing great and love spending every moment of the day with her. She smiles and makes funny little squeeky noises. She likes her swing very much and is in it pretty much all day long, unless we are holding her. :) We are very blessed to have such a healthy and loving baby.
More pictures to come soon.
Leighanne :)
More pictures to come soon.
Leighanne :)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Going home
We are still not sure what time but Ella, Leighanne and I are supposed to be heading home from the hospital today. Both girls are doing great and are ready to sleep in their own beds. You are all welcome to come to the house and see her whenever you want just give one of us a call. We'll be getting new pics on here by the end of the week i would imagine so keep checking back. Thanks for the support
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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