Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Picture Day

Sweet Angel

Little Frog
My legs are finally getting adjusted to the outside world!



Happy 2nd Week Birthday--2 donuts!!!

1800 grams---Open Crib Time!!!

Thank you Hudson, Charlie, Aunt Lolly, and Uncle Michael for my drawings and banner!
I love decorations!


Sorry it took me so long to post updates. Wade and I have been busy moving back into our home and traveling back and forth to the NICU to see Miss Margaret. After living with my dear parents for 20 days and in Baptist for 27 days, we are finally home! Wow-Wade and I both agree that our bed is the best!!!

Margaret is doing well! Last night she weighed 4 lbs. 3.25 oz. A few days ago she moved into an open crib, because she met the goals of weighing 1800 grams, holding her own temperature, and not requiring any supplemental oxygen. To go home she needs to weigh 4 lbs. 8 oz. and either take a bottle for all of her feedings or nurse. Right now she is still using the feeding tube for most of her feedings; that is why she has that lovely piece of tape around her mouth.

So her homecoming is just around the corner; it is hard to predict when it will happen but we know it will be soon. Wade and I need to figure out that car-seat!

Enjoy the pictures and continue to pray for our precious little girl!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!Charlie loves the pictures of little Margaret, and Hudson will be so excited to see them when he comes home from school today (and so proud to learn how much Margaret loves the artwork). She looks so good...and doing so well on her weight gain! We never stop praying for Margaret.
Love ya'll, Laura

Anonymous said...

Praying, dear. And thanks for taking time to share Margaret's progress with us. It really won't be long now!! She looks GREAT! I liked the decorations too, Aunt Lolly! Margaret is so blessed to have you and Wade for parents and such a dear family surrounding her with love!!
Love to all of you,
Lynn

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday beautiful Margaret surrounded by a blanket of pink roses!
If the power of suggestion holds true, Donut Den better be ready!!
And happy homecoming mom and dad! So glad you are back in your own bed and soon that little girl will be with you.
I think of Margaret and you throughout the day and pray for you. If it snows tonight(OHS teachers are doing the snow dance!), you can bring some in to show her....her first snowfall.

Rest well and know that the Lord has His hand on your little girl.
Ellen

Brandie said...

Great update. Praying Margaret makes it to her weight goal.

Unknown said...

She is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love reading your updates and seeing all the pictures. I think I'll go get a donut in celebration of her.

Love you guys,
*marie

Anonymous said...

Margaret is one Beautiful Girl !!!
Can't wait to get my hands on her when she comes home ! I have got PLENTY of PINK daygowns for this
precious little girl.

Anonymous said...

So glad to see little Margaret in clothes!!! Will continue to pray for her to get stronger and for God to prepare you and Wade physically and emotionally for her wonderful homecoming!! Stay strong!
love you,
tricia

Anonymous said...

Melissa and Wade,
Margaret is adorable! Dad and I cannot wait until the day you can bring her home. You will love every minute of watching her grow and change each day. Our prayers are with you always.
Our love,
Mom and Dad B.

Chris said...

She is so CUTE!! And doing so well!! Our little John is so lucky to be next to such a sweetie!It will be bittersweet to see her go home in such a short time.....we really love seeing you guys almost every night! Know that she (and you guys) have been and will continue to be in our prayers!