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number game

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Cpap.......again! Posted: 12-27-07 23:20pm


Well today Carly was put back on CPAP. Well last weekend she was on Bubble CPAP and this time today she was put on regular CPAP. Today she only lasted a couple of hours before having to have the vent put back in. But bless her little heart.......she tried! While she was still on CPAP and having problems with her heart rate ( tons of brady's and desats) I got to hold her with my hand supporting her head and neck and my other hand supporting her bottom and legs and had her facing me. It was the first time I was able to hold her that way and really get to look at her face. I couldn't help but cry. Not only because I finally got to hold my baby the way I've been wanting to but also because she was so tired and struggling to breath and you could see it in her face. Thank GOD they got the vent back in so she could relax! Maybe next time she'll be ready! My friend Bre and I went to Target today to pick up severel things to start scrapbooking today. There is a class the 1st Friday of every month at the hospital for mothers in the NICU to do scrapbooking together. So we start this Friday. I think we will really enjoy this! I'm so excited. Oh Carly also had her 3rd eye exam today to check for ROP. So I should get the results in a day or so. But the last 2 exams showed no signs of ROP. I think her having the eye exam today only 2 hours before going to CPAP could also be a reason she didn't last too long off the vent. (she was ALREADY tired before going on CPAP!) Oh yeah and she wieghs 1pound 8ounces (1.5 pounds) today! YAY Carly! here's pics of her on her CPAP! and here is her lifting her weights! She's actually trying to drop it1 I rolled up a TINY piece of a baby washcloth to put in her hands because she keeps them clenched so tight together. As soon as I gave them to her she started opening her hands! LOL (oh and she only looks darker in the pic because of the lighting!)

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-elizabeth-

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Posted: 12-27-07 23:26pm


Oh my goodness, what a sweetheart...she looks so precious, I hope she's okay, even though I'm not really sure what 'cpap' is.

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michelle1981

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Posted: 12-27-07 23:26pm


Rachel, i'm so proud of Carly. Everytime i hear you say anything positive about her, i tear up. You are so strong, and i admire you for that. I just can't wait to hear when she's finally able to go home with you

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musikmaker

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Posted: 12-27-07 23:28pm


She is so beautiful! Every time that you post pictures I think that she looks better. Way to go Carly!

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OctoberBaby06

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Posted: 12-27-07 23:36pm

musikmaker wrote:

She is so beautiful! Every time that you post pictures I think that she looks better.

Way to go Carly!

That's exactly what I would have said!

Yay Carly! Keep it up babygirl!

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monkeygirl22

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Posted: 12-27-07 23:37pm


Wow! I'm amazed every time I see the little fighter. You are both very strong people!

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number game

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Cpap For Those Who Don't Know! Posted: 12-27-07 23:43pm


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Sandbox Party

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Posted: 12-28-07 01:03am


omg Rachel!! Shes getting MASSIVE! lol (seriously she looks so much bigger!!) Hurry up and hir 5 pounds girlie so u can come home with mama!

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number game

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Posted: 12-28-07 01:15am

Sandy_Pants wrote:

omg Rachel!! Shes getting MASSIVE! lol (seriously she looks so much bigger!!)

Hurry up and hir 5 pounds girlie so u can come home with mama!

that's what I keep trying to tell her and she keeps giving me the finger telling me to wait a minute. ( that's her signature move....the wait a min fingers!) they call her E.T because she's always got that one finger sticking out! She does it with both hands! It's so funny!

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yellow ribbon

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Posted: 12-28-07 01:38am


aw you can see fat on her its so great! she looks bigger than 1 lb n half. only 3 n half lbs to go baby girl!

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-Tanya-

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Posted: 12-28-07 09:36am


I don't know what CRAP is so I'm going to go read that, but just like everyone said she really is looking better. Go Carly!

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meblonde01

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Posted: 12-28-07 10:05am


You go little girl.. We are all puling for you! The amazing stories brings tears to my eyes.. Hugs little girl.. You have very strong mommy!

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-Tanya-

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Posted: 12-28-07 10:12am


Wow. I misread CRAP for CPAP every single time it came up in this post.

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Amber*Marie

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Posted: 12-28-07 10:47am


What a strong baby!! She has grew!!!

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babyAndy

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Posted: 12-30-07 12:29pm


Go carly. So adorable and strong. Mommy too!

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rosejackson

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Posted: 12-30-07 13:42pm


is it just me but i just thought your post said crap...again! keep it up carly. shes such a little fighter

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fairytale007

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Posted: 12-30-07 18:21pm


Yay for Carly!! She's such a little fighter! I can't wait for the day you get to bring her home!

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