Monday June 16

Stevie Stats:
Weight - 4lbs 15.6oz (WOO HOO - we almost have a 5lb baby!)

Today was a great day. I was able to really help with her bath. We weren't able to help with her last bath due to timing. Stevie is going to be a spa girl I just know it. She was so chilled and relaxed.

She is still having her apnea and desat moments (when she plays the "let's not breathe" game. They seem to be getting better BUT it still freaks us out. Again we're assured she will grow out of this. She is was on a lower oxygen amount today - each day gets a little better.

Stevie did an excellent job with her 8am bottle feed, and not so great during her 2nd bottle feed at 5pm. They said since she got a bath in the middle of the day it tired her out too much. She is still at 40ml of food. During her 5pm she took about 17ml, and then the nurse had to put the rest through her feeding tube.

Please keep us in your prayers for a very speedy recovery for Stevie, and that she'll grow stronger each day. Also pray her bottle feedings continue to be successful. Please also continue to pray for the McDougals. Jace is stable. Please visit his blog www.jacemcdougal.wordpress.com - they have set up a credit system for blood donations with Carter.

Love,
Erin