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Maddy Is Eating

Helping Dad prepare for biochem.
Eating out of the bottle for Daddy. Big step.
1st tub bath! She thought the shampoo was especially relaxing.
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I came in at 10:30 this morning and Maddy had eaten her whole bottle at 8! Between me and the nurse we got her to do it again at 11! She has been getting more alert the last few days which has really helped. The NP told me yesterday that when she can consistently eat all her food from the bottle she can go home. Hopefully we will get to that point very soon. Her cord fell off on Monday so we gave her her first bath. She actually really liked it. She really liked getting her hair shampooed. She just gets cuter every day. Here are some pictures. I know that's what everyone really wants to see. :)

Comments

Tyson said…
Hallelujah! Can't wait till she comes home, we're looking forward to cute neighbor!
April 8, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Chrissy Cross said…
So glad that she is learning so fast. And yes, more pictures please!
April 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Zach and Alyson said…
What a blessing... she'll be eating all of her meals in no time!
April 8, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Jessica said…
wow, she is a doll! more pictures!!
April 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Brandon said…
Smart little girl. Somehow I am not surprised with her parents and all...

We've been praying for you guys.
April 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Ms. Embry said…
Such great news!! I can't wait to see ya'll again soon....maybe even at home before too long! :-)
April 9, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Brandon E. said…
Know I'm a little bit late on this, but what great news!
April 11, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Brandon E. said…
Whoops, just to let you know, that last post was not Brandon, it was me.
(Amanda)
April 11, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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