Email From Mommie Kim

Good Morning!

I'll start with the less important and then get to Kiersten!!  : - ) smile

1) Some folks have asked about the funeral.  There is a graveside service being held.  However, that is for immediate family and a select few others only.  The memorial service at 10:00 am on July 10th is open to anyone who would like to attend.  Thanks for asking!!

2) Some folks have had trouble depositing into the bank account.  The problem was they were not having the teller bring it up with the word "The" first.  You have to have the teller input the full name starting with "The"......"The Carl Family Medical Fund".  Thanks for asking!!

3) Some folks also couldn't get the memorial page website to open up.  Here is the address again.  Maybe I didn't give the full address the first time around.  Sorry and Thanks for asking about it.

http://members.shaw.ca/ravensheart/KatelynKendra.html

4) OK - on to other things.  Kirk's MRI revealed that he has a small bulge in one of the disks in his back.  The doc feels that it may correct itself with physical therapy and chiropractic.  Please pray that this heals for Kirk as he is still having pain in this area.  Thanks!

5) I am healing well.  Still have pain but I am off the pain meds as the pain is minimal.

6) I need to send a big "thank you" to everyone.  The cards we have received and the emails we have received have been so nice.  They both have meant so much!  We appreciate your care for us and your support.  Your prayers have been inmeasurable and a blessing to us each day!

7) Kiersten - As of yesterday she is doing well for the most part.  She is up to 2 pounds 10.5 ounces.  She is receiving 3.6 cc's an hour of breast milk.  The full dose is 7.5 cc's an hour and she is increasing every day so this is very good news.  Her peeing and pooping is right on track and going well also.  However, she is experiencing Morphine withdrawal symptoms, which is common since that is what they give them for pain.  Doesn't make Mommy or Daddy happy though.  They are now backing off on pain med and weaning her very slowly off Morphine.  She has another med that sedates her when needed....that is most likely what they will continue with and only some morphine when needed.  Please pray for her in this area.

They are going to try C-PAP again today.  I will be at the hospital in about an hour and will get the update on if it has been working this time or not.  Hopefully it will!!

We found out that she will be assigned to an occupational and physical therapist once discharged and she will have about 2-4 appts each month with them, as well as her pediatrician appts.  Whew - she will keep Mommy busy!!  : - ) smile

Love to each of you and your families!  Kirk and I pray for your families each night.  We so appreciate your continued prayers for our family and our baby girl !!!!

Kirk and Kimberly