Latest Email From Mommie Kim

Hello All,

 

I know it has been awhile since I wrote.  We finally have our email set up and running.  Thanks to Bill Rudkin!  Thank you so much Bill – we cannot say thank you enough!

 

Judy is working on our web page for us and I haven’t contacted her due to the email problems.  Judy I will be in touch this week and we will finish it.  Sorry for the delay!!  This will allow everyone to go and view all the pictures

 

Well, little sweet baby Kiersten is doing so well.  I know all of your prayers are the reason why!!  She is now off C-Pap and on the nose canula only.  She has been this way for two days now.  She has had a few problems adjusting but seems to be handling it OK.  It is a big adjustment for her and she may not get the full hang of it for a while – but we have faith she will do better and better as the day’s progress.

 

She is now on bolus feedings, which means she gets all of her food over 1 hour every three hours (instead of a continuous drip).  She gets fed via her tube at 6:00, 9:00, 12:00 and 3:00 (am and pm).  She is doing well with this.  Hardly any spit up.  Yeah!!

 

She is 3 lbs and 5 ounces.  She lost a little weight, as they had to give her a diuretic to assist with removing fluid from her lungs.  It worked but the fluid was part of her weight so that is why it went down.

 

She is wearing little onsies now and is doing fairly well at maintaining her body temperature.  They may attempt to put her to breast next week. They may also move her to the level 2 side, which is good for her – it means she is progressing.  However, we love our nurses and it means new nurses…so we are being stingy and want her to stay where she is.  : - ) smile

 

Thank you for your prayers and for your continued support

 

The memorial service went as we had hoped – we feel it truly honored our little angels.  Those of you that were able to attend we would like to say thank you again for giving up your time to join us in celebration of their lives!!

 

Those of you that could not attend we know you were there in spirit and supported us in thought and prayer – thank you.

 

Some people drove a good distance to join us – thank you!  It was a sacrifice on your part that did not go unnoticed

 

Last but not least…those that sent flowers, emails/cards and gave donations towards Kiersten’s account – thank you!  Thank you for adding to the beauty with the sight and smell of flowers, affirming words in emails/cards and assistance to Kiersten.

 

I hope to continue to send good news to all of you.   I plan to send updates until she is home then about a month or two after – If you all would like that.  Then I will just update the web page.

 

I am planning on coming in one day next week (week of 20th) to Nationwide.  I will let you know which day.  FYI!!!!

 

Love Kirk and Kimberly