Thursday, July 30, 2009

This is a Good Day!

1.  Karsie has had our two favorite (primary) nurses both day and night - Jamie and Ruth (although we love them all, they have been with us since the beginning and we can tell they love our little girl)

2.  She had three good poops in a 24 hour period, one of which we got to see.  Large, green, nasty and wonderful!

3.  Her ventilator settings have been weaned down to near bottom.  When we left her this afternoon her bpm (breaths given to her per minute) was 26.  When we left this evening it was 13. They say that when she gets around 10 they start to seriously consider taking her off.  We may get to see her face tomorrow when we go in.  We'll keep our fingers crossed.

4.  Karsie just looks good.  She's a fighter.


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9 comments:

  1. AllisonJuly 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    We are so excited for you!!! We are sad that we can't share this joy with you in person, but we are glad that we get the chance to know what is going on with your precious little girl!! Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us up-to-date!!! We love you!

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  2. LoriJuly 30, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Large, green, nasty and wonderful!

    Best line ever! Congrats Mom and Dad. I am so happy your baby is now dumping!

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  3. Joan SimonsJuly 31, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks for the updates Kevin & Michelle. I was telling Ann Ketterling at the Kumon Center tonight about Karsie and to pray for her. Yes, Ann is still teaching little ones how to read at Glendora Kumon. We remembered how Kevin wanted to be a doctor when he was growing up. Seems like you are getting more medical education than you ever hoped for with this experience. God is good all the time and watches over his children, especially Karsie, Kevin and Michelle. Joan Simons

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  4. MayaJuly 31, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Happy 2 Weeks Old, Karsie!!! What a way to celebrate!

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  5. peanutbuttonmamaJuly 31, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Hope you get to see her sweet face too! What a fun day that will be! Happy 2 weeks Karsie....how far you have come already! :)

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  6. Lisa ChaffeeJuly 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Wow that's great news!! Happy 2 weeks Karsie!
    Love,
    Lisa and Clay

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  7. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I have goosbumbps reading this! God's power is undescribable! I have a warm and fuzzy heart for you guys today. I am so glad it was a good day!! With Karsie's strength and determination there will be many more good days!!!!

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  8. Patti KingJuly 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Good for you Karsie! How many of us parents are thinking of all those times we took our baby's poops for granted! What a wonderful, encouraging milestone for you all. Praying you get to see her precious face today. She's done an awful lot in her 2 weeks so far!

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  9. JennJuly 31, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    yay for poop! I'm so happy to read this great news! God is definitely caring for your little girl and its wonderful to share in a little way your joy. Many more blessings on you and your family! Love ~ jenn klein

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