June 29th Prayer Update and Happy Birthday Michael!

Prayer update:
 
Charlotte: Please continue to pray for Charlotte's PDA in her heart to close.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem where abnormal blood flow occurs between two of the major arteries connected to the heart.
It needs to close as it affects blood flow and oxygen in the heart and lungs.
IF it doesn't close on it's own they will have to treat further and some of the treatments could pose other risks to her tiny body.
They will repeat her heart ultrasound on Tuesday.
Please continue to pray. God is able.


Laura: so, I have had an allergic reaction to something... And have broken out in hives and am rather itchy. Please pray for relief from all the itching and the rash to go away, continued healing of my body from csection and my blood pressure issues from the preeclampsia and HELLP.

Thank you for your continual prayers!
God is faithful.
He is our rock and fortress!
Happy Birthday to our main man! 
Can't imagine walking with anyone else through this.
 I am so grateful to celebrate him today!

June 27th Update

 Update:

 

Charlotte's transfusion seems to have gone well. They are still watching the PDA (heart murmur) and hoping we do not have to treat further with medicine.
• PLEASE PRAY it closes completely and soon.

Charlotte has increased her feeds and has passed her birth weight! 2 pounds 4.7 ounces now!
• Praise!

We were able to get a room at the Ronald McDonald House for the next 30 nights.
•Praise!

Michael's parents have come to meet Charlotte and Grandma will stay a little while and help with Lila.
• praise!

Michael is coming to town tonight (and Lila is already here)... SO happy happy happy to be all together as a family and celebrate Michael's birthday on Sunday!

Please keep up the prayers. God is continually giving us strength and hope.

Thursday, June 26th

Happy 1 week birthday Charlotte Hope!

Transfusion #2 Update - 6/26

Charlotte just finished her transfusion (#2) and is seems to have done well.

Thanks all for the continued prayers.

transfusion update 6/25

Think they will start the blood transfusion about 6.
They say it doesn't hurt (it will go into the Iv she already has) and can take up to 3 hours.
THANKS for the continual prayers!

Baby Charlotte will need a blood transfusion today. 6/25

Baby Charlotte will need a blood transfusion today.

Please continue to pray that God will use this to heal her and that He will continue to protect her and give her (and us!) peace during the transfusion. 


Thank you.

Prayer & Praise Update ~ June 25th

- Charlotte gained a LITTLE weight back!!! PRAISE!
- Is currently off the lights and on room air (no oxygen!) PRAISE!
- I have been able to do kangaroo care at least once every day! PRAISE!

- Please pray that her PDA closes, like it does it most newborns. Her test yesterday revealed that is has not yet, but the doctors have decided to just watch it at this time before doing anything to help it. PRAY PRAY PRAY that God will continue to heal her body and specifically in this one area.

- Pray for continued growth, development and the wisdom of the her medical team as we watch God continue to knit her and form her outside of my womb. He is truly amazing and we are AMAZED every day when we see her!

- We have one more night to stay here in the hospital family room. Praise!
- Please pray we can get into the Ronald McDonald House tomorrow so we can remain as close to Charlotte as we can be.
(...and even if we do not, God has already provided another option for a few days... because He is that GOOD! and y'all are being His hands and feet to us! PRAISE!)

- I am feeling better every day and have been able to get rest. Thankful for the encouragement of everyone to make sure that happens. :) Praise!
-Please continue to pray for my recovery from the csection and the severe preeclampsia and HELLP... Sometimes I forget how sick I was last week and it may still take some time before I am fully recovered.

-Lila is having fun with her Papa back in Altus, while my mama stays here with me.
I am so grateful that they are here and when I cannot be with Charlotte or my Lila that they are there with both of my girls!

Lila Story: She told me last night on the phone ...
Lila: "Make sure that Charlotte has her paci right next to her, because when she needs it she can get it. Is she crying now?"
Me: "no she's sleeping."
Lila: "ok. well when she does cry she will need her paci. She doesn't like having her diaper changed and sometimes that makes her cry, so make sure she has her paci, ok mom?"
She's such a great BIG SISTER!

Charlotte ~ 5 days old
(31 weeks)
(This is a preemie paci! so tiny!)

God continues to overwhelm us with His love through each of you.
God is answering your sweet prayers for our family and our little Charlotte in amazing ways.
He is answering our prayers and our needs even before we know we need them! And we just stand in AWE! Thank you!
We are truly BLOW AWAY as His Bride, the church, loves on us and prays for us.

Prayer Update ~ June 23rd

Today is another Big day... so much to be thankful for and lots to pray for...

• I'm being discharged!
But I still have to take bp meds and monitor bp and swelling... Maybe for a few weeks.
• We have a place to stay on the 6th floor of the hospital for the next 3 nights and we are still on the waiting list for the Ronald McDonald House.
•my parents are here to help out (and spoil Lila) and we are so grateful!

•Please pray with us as we continue to figure out temporary housing. Getting into the Ronald McDonald House would be a real blessing.

• Charlotte is doing well! It was amazing to hold her yesterday!!!
•She is back under the lights and has some big tests today.
•Please pray with us as we thank God for His many blessings and the road that is still to come.

•Michael plans to head back to Altus this evening, so we start the new journey of him visiting back and forth to the city, nicu, keeping my bp down, being mama to Lila and Charlotte... Lots of prayer!

Thank you for your continued prayers.
He is our portion and strength. 

It's hard because mama's are supposed to be discharged with their babies and take them home to be with their daddies and big sisters.

A whispered prayer... God answered!

June 22nd

I whispered a prayer in my heart this morning...
That I could just hold and kiss my baby girl... GOD ANSWERED! 

Mama holding Charlotte  for the VERY FIRST time at 2.5 days old

She has taken my breathe away and stolen my heart!

Our first family photo of 4!!!!

June 21st

 

We love you Charlotte!

Proud Daddy and Mama and Big Sister Lila Grace!