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Friday, December 23, 2005

Thursday Night Update

The ICU is behind Kerri now, as she moved into her own room close to Ansel in the NICU. Last night the ICU nurses stayed up late chatting with Kerri, washed her hair, and wheeled her down to the NICU for a visit with Ansel, about 3am. This morning, when a room opened up, goodbyes were said, and Kerri promised to return and visit sometime. Her doctor gave her a nice gift basket with a book, soaps, chocolates, creams.

Ansel is now 2lbs 3 ounces, gaining about an ounce a day. Grandma n Grandpa heard a cry, so a high five was performed. The doctors and nurses are carefully monitoring his progress and are making adjustments as things change.

Momma and Baby enjoy being together. Ansel goes right to sleep during the Roo, then likes to streatch and move after being put back in the isolet.

We are grateful Kerri is gaining strength everyday, and her spirits are very good.
Kerri and Cody appreciate all of the gifts, flowers, cards, and thoughtful expressions from everyone as well as your prayers



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

You look great Kerri! I am so happy to hear you are out of the ICU. I love the pictures. What a beautiful family!

I appreciate Jay's comment. That speaks volumes to me. I don't know much about what to expect when it comes to a preemie's progress like Jay and Gina do, who've been there. The Lord does indeed answer prayers!! And thanks, cousin Mark, for your faith and prayers. I am truly grateful for family across the country.

We may see you this coming weekend if we are well. Merry Christmas to all the "blog readers!" :) This past week's experience has brought out what is and what isn't important this time of year.

Love,
Kim Cleveland

Anonymous said...

Cody and kerri,
Lorelle told me about your news and i am sorry it hear that but now i am glad that everything seems to be doing great.
I hope that the baby is doing wonderful!!
hope you and your family and a wonderful merry christmas and a happy new year, im glad that you are getting better kerri!! Your in my prayers!
Emily Bracht

Anonymous said...

kerri--i started to cry when i read your mom's email, and especially when i read this site and saw all the photos. you are such a dear, and i have such fond memories. i'm so happy for you, and wish you all the best. i'm sorry it was such a scary ordeal, but as the site says, i know you handled it with grace, a chuckle, and a kerri grin. i'm so grateful to have spent that time in korea with you.

god bless--
celeste