Lauren came into our lives on 05/20/09 at 1024. She did so much earlier than expected at just 25 weeks and 4 days, weighing only 1 pound and 3 ounces. We hope for this blog to serve as an avenue for us to give updates to family and friends, without having to make tons of different phone calls (not that we don't love talking to all of you!).
Right now Lauren is doing well and is in the NICU at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland. She will most likely be in the NICU until she is 36-38 weeks, depending on how she progresses. At some point we may be able to have her transported to Salem Hospital NICU, but that all depends on her progress. Jami and I are very hopeful that she will respond well to her care, and grow to be a healthy little baby girl. For now she is on a CPAP respirator to assist her in breathing. She was initially intubated and placed on a ventilator, but graduated to the CPAP only 7 hours or so after being born. She seems to be a little fighter so far and is doing as well as can be expected. That being said, we know that there are many challenges for a baby as young as Lauren, and hope for the best.
For the most part this blog will be kept and updated by Jami. I am making this initial post just to get the ball rolling and give people an update. Jami is sleeping right now and I am making this post from her bedside. If all goes well for her and her blood pressure stays down, she may be able to come home on Sunday. She just got taken off of her IV meds and is also making good progress. While it will be hard for us to leave the hospital without Lauren, we are comfortable that she is receiving the best care possible.
We also want to thank everyone for all the love and support that we've been getting. We appreciate it! That is all for now... we'll try to update as soon as we can.
-Adam
Congrats Adam and Jamie. We are sending you good wishes! Can't wait for the three of you to be home.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful and I hope she keeps doing so well. What a good Daddy you are to start her blog. Please let us know if you ever need anything. We wish you well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to start a blog! I'm so touched by your loving words Adam. Your baby girl is precious!
ReplyDeleteThat last message was from Meghan We are using my iPhone to look at your blog
ReplyDeleteWHat a tiny little blessing she is! Know that our prayers are with you and your family and we will be conitnually thinking of your family!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world Lauren Marie! We are praying for you each night--Nora and Audrey can't wait to meet you! With all our love, Mark and Jess
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift you have been given. Let the pure unconditional love that exists between a parent and a child give you the strength you need right now. We are praying for you. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We are thinking of you all and praying for Lauren (by the way, love the name!). We wish the best for her and thinking of you both during this time. Can't wait to see her and I am sure she is a beautiful bundle of joy! With Love, Jeff and Stephanie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We pray that Lauren continues to be strong and healthy. She is lucky to have the two of you as her parents. The pictures are beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us. We love you Bello family. Can't wait to meet her.
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Tania, Uncle Bill and Naomi :)