Because she was premature, she did have to go the Transition Nursery in the NICU but only had to stay about 6 hours. Then, Emily was able to join me in the Post-Partum room and has been doing very well. We were supposed to go home on Sunday but Emily had some trouble breathing in the car seat. Here at Methodist they have a policy to conduct what's called a Car Seat Study on all babies that are born before 37 weeks. They place the baby in his/her car seat and check oxygenation, breathing, and heart rate. Emily took the test twice and failed both times so they want to try to take the test again tomorrow (Monday) to see if that was just a fluke or if we need to get a special car seat designed specifically for premature babies. We're crossing our fingers that she will pass the test today - I'm not sure that a different car seat will fit in our car with Ryan's new toddler seat!
Other than the car seat study, Emily has been doing great. Ryan doesn't realy know how to act around her but watches very intently if anyone in the room is giving her attention. He just stares at her - it's pretty cute. He's not sure what to think. :)
My Mom was able to come down to San Antonio on Thursday and went back to Houston to be with my Dad on Saturday. I'm glad she got to meet Emily. Mom thinks Emily looks like me as a baby - but I can't tell. We'll have to look at my baby pictures when we get home.
Thank you to everyone that has come for a visit and/or helped with Ryan. Scott and Sarah have helped us with Ryan A BUNCH and Fran was able to spend the night with me on Saturday night so Shane could take care of Ryan at home. We are so lucky to be surrounded by people that are so willing to give up their time.
Here is a picture of Emily. She has strawberry-blondish hair and lots of it! It looks like it will be curly or wavy. Her eyes are blue-gray right now but they probably won't stay that way. Her face is nice and full and in pictures she looks like a full-size newborn but if you see her hands and legs your realize that she is premature. Her legs are teeny tiny as are her ankles and feet. Her head is also very very small - I'm sure she'll grow into everything soon. :)
Update on Nurse Paula - after the 8 hour surgery, it seems like everything is going well. Shane ran into her on the elevator yesterday. She is still in the hospital but she was going to check on her friends in the Antepartum Unit. She probably tried to make rounds and help patients - I wouldn't be surprised.
My Dad is doing okay. He has really lost his appetite and strength. I suspect it will get a little worse before it gets better. Thankfully, he only has one more week of treatment and then will be coming up to San Antonio on his way home to Midland.
Lots of love to you all,
The (bigger) Siebenaler Family
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she is so sweet!!! I'm off to facebook now to see if there are any updates on there! hopefully you are home safe and sound and getting to MOVE around on your own!! Let us know when you are up for a visit!! :) She is a doll! What a little miracle!!
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