Our little Chicken-Lover!

Our little Chicken-Lover!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Phoebe's a Champ!

We have a few moments of peace here and our hearts and souls are at rest. David is holding Phoebe in a "Moby Wrap"(borrowed from Jack and Jenny.) I put my turqouise necklace on David's neck for her to play with. So she has been very calm. First of all she went straight to sleep- it's like she was in shock. Then she woke up and just played for a little while. Now she's asleep again. I think she's adjusting to it. One of the miracles during the placement of the tube is that she did not throw up. We are very thankful.
For those who did not hear about the change to formula, they found blood in her stool. So they think there is a milk allergy.  They want to do the formula for at least 7 days and in the meantime I have to omit some foods that may be causing the allergy.
Michelle.
Below is Phoebes shortly before the procedure and then a pic of her after she'd adjusted to the tube.  Truthfully, the procedure was very unpleasant - for everyone.

Ron, Marie and Julia came at the height of it all - minutes before the tube and then welcoming Phoebe into our room upon our return from the tube placement.  It was good to feel their support as we left for the procedure and as we returned.
Right now they've gone looking for some real food for us all to enjoy - thankfully.  Michelle has not been excited about the hospital food provided for "mom".  I guess the dad just has to go out and kill an animal and fend for himself.
David.



7:30pm
Coral, our nurse today, just stopped the flow of the food to Phoebe's tummy as it seemed to be a little much.  She was showing signs of discomfort.
Now she's laying on her back for the first time on her bed (2 hours after the procedure) she's playing with Michelle and her necklace.

[By the way, Scott, the day before we left for Raleigh, Michelle put music to one of your favorite verses....maybe we should let it be a surprise.......or maybe we'll tell you now for fun.  Can you guess??? It has to do with old ways to walk on.............   got it??

Well, here's the scripture (it's been a real encouragement to us to sing over the last couple of days.)

Jeremiah 6:16
Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'

2 comments:

  1. This is Ron the Baptist. Right after you posted this, I drove by Wake Med, about 8:30pm. I spent the day building a dividing wall for our friends in Apex just down hwy 64. But, I was SOOOOOO dirty that I was not about to go into Phoebes hospital room. So I drove on with a prayer. I love you all and Reenie and I are praying, HARD!!!

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  2. I don't know how Phoebe feels about the tube that goes into her nose, it sounds like really uncomfortable. But from the photo, she seems calm and happy---see, she was playing Michelle's necklace. She is such a precious baby.
    We will keep praying for her diligently.
    May the Lord Bless you and Keep you, Phoebe!

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