Monday, February 20, 2006
Permission to be pleased ...
Tempered joy might best describe our past several days with Annie and Stewart. With recent developments I've asked several of the nurses and physicians if it would be irresponsible for us to get too elated over how Annie and Stewart are progressing. "Look back over the past 18 days and celebrate how far they have come. But mind that Stewart and Annie have a lot more to accomplish between now and when we send them home with you."
Our most indulgent development over the past few days has been the introduction of "kangaroo care". With the elimination of cumbersome ventilator connections and with Stewart and Annie becoming more stable it has become possible to connect more intimately. Aimee got to hold Stewart for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.
Mom and Stewart, Feb. 15, 2:07 PM
Dad was able to finally grab hold of him here Friday night.
"Mind his little fontanelle", Feb. 17, 9:02 PM
All of Stewart's chest tubes are removed. The bonus development is that Stewart has been breathing room air for almost 72 hours now. We should not be surprised if he slides back and forth between some mix of hi-flow cannula, C.P.A.P., or room air in the coming weeks. But right now he is breathing free and clear!
Stewart catching some shut-eye, Feb. 18, 3:51 PM
That is a feeding tube taped to Stewart's mouth, Annie has one as well. They receive mother's milk every 2 to 3 hour as tolerated. Right now they are getting tiny amounts to wake up the bowels and stimulate the cilia which are still rather immature for their age. As they tolerate feedings the amounts will increase and they can begin to gain significant weight.
Annie Saturday afternoon siesta, Feb. 18, 4:05 PM
The I.C.N. staff is actively recruiting mom and dad to assist with various tasks as Annie and Stewart progress. Below Dad changes Annie's diaper. After she got all freshened up it was time to cuddle with mom.
Diaper Dandy Dad, Feb. 18, 8:45 PM
Annie snuggled up with Mom, Feb. 18, 8:54 PM
Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. Leave us some comments in the comments section if you get a chance or email Aimee or Carl to say hi.
Much Much Love!
Aimee, Carl, Annie, and Stewart
Tempered joy might best describe our past several days with Annie and Stewart. With recent developments I've asked several of the nurses and physicians if it would be irresponsible for us to get too elated over how Annie and Stewart are progressing. "Look back over the past 18 days and celebrate how far they have come. But mind that Stewart and Annie have a lot more to accomplish between now and when we send them home with you."
Our most indulgent development over the past few days has been the introduction of "kangaroo care". With the elimination of cumbersome ventilator connections and with Stewart and Annie becoming more stable it has become possible to connect more intimately. Aimee got to hold Stewart for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.
Mom and Stewart, Feb. 15, 2:07 PMDad was able to finally grab hold of him here Friday night.
"Mind his little fontanelle", Feb. 17, 9:02 PMAll of Stewart's chest tubes are removed. The bonus development is that Stewart has been breathing room air for almost 72 hours now. We should not be surprised if he slides back and forth between some mix of hi-flow cannula, C.P.A.P., or room air in the coming weeks. But right now he is breathing free and clear!
Stewart catching some shut-eye, Feb. 18, 3:51 PMThat is a feeding tube taped to Stewart's mouth, Annie has one as well. They receive mother's milk every 2 to 3 hour as tolerated. Right now they are getting tiny amounts to wake up the bowels and stimulate the cilia which are still rather immature for their age. As they tolerate feedings the amounts will increase and they can begin to gain significant weight.
Annie Saturday afternoon siesta, Feb. 18, 4:05 PMThe I.C.N. staff is actively recruiting mom and dad to assist with various tasks as Annie and Stewart progress. Below Dad changes Annie's diaper. After she got all freshened up it was time to cuddle with mom.
Diaper Dandy Dad, Feb. 18, 8:45 PM
Annie snuggled up with Mom, Feb. 18, 8:54 PMThanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. Leave us some comments in the comments section if you get a chance or email Aimee or Carl to say hi.
Much Much Love!
Aimee, Carl, Annie, and Stewart
# posted by Carl @ 12:05 AM 
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Aimee - They are beautiful! Keep up the Kangaroo Care, my husband and did this too! It is realllllly an important connection for you and them. Will continue to pray. Your new FUMC/Twin Mom friend, Christie Brown
# posted by 
: 2:22 PM
: 2:22 PM
Aimee and Carl-
I continue to pray for you and keep you both as well as Annie and Stewart in my thoughts. The dog pound sends love!
Amy Fetterman
I continue to pray for you and keep you both as well as Annie and Stewart in my thoughts. The dog pound sends love!
Amy Fetterman
# posted by : 2:29 PM
: 2:29 PM
Aimee and Carl,
WOW!! Annie and Stewart are amazing!! You guys are amazing!! Your new family continues to me in my thoughts!! I love you all!!
Kim
WOW!! Annie and Stewart are amazing!! You guys are amazing!! Your new family continues to me in my thoughts!! I love you all!!
Kim
# posted by : 6:29 PM
: 6:29 PM
Aimee and Carl -
They are beautiful and you can tell they are getting better and better each day just from the pictures. Brady and I love you both and are praying for you and our new little neighbors! I can't wait to see them playing with the Z-man!
If you need ANYTHING, please let me know!
Love and Prayers,
Deidra and Brady
They are beautiful and you can tell they are getting better and better each day just from the pictures. Brady and I love you both and are praying for you and our new little neighbors! I can't wait to see them playing with the Z-man!
If you need ANYTHING, please let me know!
Love and Prayers,
Deidra and Brady
# posted by : 11:59 AM
: 11:59 AM
Thank you for keeping me updated with Annie and Stewart's progress. The transition they are making to survive on their own is phenomenal. I am thankful that they are so blessed. Please continue to send me pictures. Love, Anne
# posted by : 6:37 PM
: 6:37 PM
Thanks for letting us share the wonderful experience you are having. What darling babies. I can feel the love pouring into them to grow and be healthy. I look forward to see them running and playing.
With love and prayers, Kay and Jack Harrell
With love and prayers, Kay and Jack Harrell
# posted by : 8:56 AM
: 8:56 AM
Aimee,
Its your friend from the pump room! I got this link from an email sent out by the principal at Aversboro. Madison has now been home for 7 days, it is wonderful and you will experience this joy too! Everything I read from the site brought me to tears, because it brought me back to those same moments and triumphs that we experienced with Madison. I will continue to pray for you! Stephanie Sposato
Its your friend from the pump room! I got this link from an email sent out by the principal at Aversboro. Madison has now been home for 7 days, it is wonderful and you will experience this joy too! Everything I read from the site brought me to tears, because it brought me back to those same moments and triumphs that we experienced with Madison. I will continue to pray for you! Stephanie Sposato
# posted by : 10:09 AM
: 10:09 AM
Bundles of Blessings surrounded by Angels. We are so thankful that Stewart and Annie Francis are progressing so well. God's Grace and Love be with you all.
B.J. and Lanny
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B.J. and Lanny
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