Miss Isabella Rose turned three weeks old yesterday!!! She was serenaded by her Mom, her Great Grandma Nana, her Uncle Chuck and Auntie Lee. When Isabella (then "Bambalina") was born she weighed just one pound, six ounces (624 grams) and was 12 inches (30 centimeters) long. As of yesterday, she is now 14 inches (35 centimeters) long and weighs one pound, fifteen ounces (879 grams)!
Isabella has coped amazingly well with her sudden departure from her mother’s womb, into the room filled with the equipment and round the clock medical staff necessary to attempt to replicate that perfect space. We have been amazed by the technology which monitors and supports our grandniece. And we have been humbled by the expertise and compassion of the nurses, doctors and support staff of the NICU.
Our niece Carrie, Isabella’s mom, has been recovering steadily from the Severe Preeclampsia and all the attendant medical challenges. She and her husband Al have been marvelous to one another and loving, attentive parents to their daughter. Being able to watch them has been a lesson in grace.
5 comments:
Lee, glad she's doing well.
Hi Tracy -
Thank you so much!
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lee, i am so glad that isabella is doing so well. my best friend's niece just had a preemie in june due to pre-eclampsia. elise is now 7.5 lbs and 20" long and doing fantastic.
I'm so glad little Isabella and her mom are improving! Thanks for the update.
Hi B2B -
We LOVE to hear preemie success stories!
Thank you for your good wishes and adding to our collection of happy outcomes!
;o)
Hi Irene -
Thank you!
I love being the bearer of good news!
;o)
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