[TheBattman]

Looking forward to more pics.

Anna Report 4/9/2004

Yet another day of progress!

She gained no weight in the last 24 hours, but lost none either. Though when you consider that she is totally on milk/water and no IV to double up on fluids and nutrients, she is doing very well.

Big surprise today – Nurse commented that Anna was a “little pistol” this afternoon (ha-ha). She was finally able to calm her down by giving her a bottle. The cool thing – she actually nursed the entire bottle (18cc) and had no troubles with it! Theoretically, she is still a week+ from being at the “magic” gestational age to even start the swallow/nurse skill.

She is now at 70% milk at 18cc per feeding (every 3 hours).

She also was more alert that we have seen her. She kept her eyes open nearly the entire time we held her. She also is pushing herself up and moving herself around, both the incubator and when we hold her.

Amazing! Praise God!

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[TheBattman]

ARrrggghhhh....missed the last ">"

[dalebert]

What a princess. Its wonderful to watch her develop. They change so fast and are babies for such a short time. Enjoy it while you can. Thanks.

[dalebert]

No weight loss for a 24 hour period is good. They don't put wieght on very fast right at first. Looks like she is doing great.

[sweetliberty]

Thanks for the update. She sure is beautiful. I can't wait to see her. Looking forward to her FReeper meeting debut....maybe when Jim comes to visit in June. She should be plenty strong by then. Give my best to Diana and may God richly bless and keep all of you.

[Budge]

What a beautiful doll Anna is!

Ol' Pop isn't at all proud of her, are you? LOL

My very best to Anna, Mom and ol' POp!