Sunday, February 12, 2012

I SEE YOU

Always have the editor-in-chief check your work before it is published.  I left out some important information in my post from this morning and I am probably lucky to still have my staff writing position.  Sometimes my mind tries to focus so much on trying to understand the medical part that I skip over some of the very important items that don't always come with a number attached.

Charlotte opened her eyes this morning.  She has been looking at Mommy (and once in a while at Dad) off and on for the past few hours.  She also moved her hands and feet just a little.  There has been a slight reduction in her swelling as well, which is great to see.  It is amazing to see the little signs of life returning to her body.  She is still on ECMO and the risks are still very high over the next couple of days but it warms the heart beyond belief to see her little eyes looking back at you.

And, they just got back the 48 hour results on the cultures they sent out on Friday and there are no signs of an infection.  This is VERY good news.

7 comments:

  1. She's truly amazing. Love you all!

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  2. Ahhh this post just warms my heart sweet friends. You are the best mommy and daddy in the world, and after 9 days miss Charlotte already knows this. We will stay diligent with our prayers so that things continue to make good progress, one teeny tiny step at a time.

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  3. the best post in a while! so happy to hear things continue to move in the right direction. with prayer, anything is possible! she knows her mommy and daddy and she finds strength in you. so happy to hear there is no infection!! keep it up, charlotte! love and prayers continue

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  4. I am beginning to obsess with this blog. : ) And this post is just what I needed to read!!! So happy to read about her little eyes watching Mommy..... Praying for more and more time off the ECMO successfully!!! Charlotte, you are a fighter!!

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  5. Wonderful news! I am Kim Satterlee's sister in law and she has been keeping me posted about your baby girl. Know that you have more prayers coming for sweet Charlotte...and I will post this link as well. Stay strong and I am praying for healing, peace, strength and a sweet dependence on HIm.

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  6. This is great news! Prayers continue for you all!

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  7. Such wonderfully sweet news to read this evening. I, too, am obsessing with your blog. Continuing to send lots of love, prayers, and positive thoughts to you and Charlotte for more baby steps in the right direction. xoxo

    Ginni Scott

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