May, 17
Gabriella is just shy of 6 pounds now and eating mostly from the bottle. She is up to 90cc on her dialysis fluid so only 10 more to go before she can begin using the machine. That is the last step before she can come home, the tentative discharge date is June 3rd; which is also her two-month birthday.

When she is awake she is very alert and her big bright blue eyes soak in her surroundings.

May 14th

Gabi is doing so well!! She's really gotten the hang of eating now that we know how to help her achieve suction by pinching her little cheeks when she eats, and she is gaining weight quickly. She weighed 5 lb 13 oz tonight, and looks wonderful. The dialysis classes start on May 26th, and Grandma will have to miss a whole week of work... not so good for the pocket book!!! At least Grandma has some medical background, so hopefully she will do well and maybe graduate early. Jessica and Caleb move in with Grandma and Grandpa on the 16th, so pray we all get along ok!! Gabi should be out of the hospital by the first week of June, Lord willing. Life just gets more interesting all the time.... :-)

May 10th - Mothers day

Gabi is doing well, but she is not gaining any weight, so they are going to do continuous feedings at night. She will be getting 20cc's per hour for 12 hours, then fed every 3 hours during the day. Hopefully that will start packing on the ounces!! She is actually losing a little weight right now, and she needs to get to 6 pounds before she can leave the hospital. She is up to 80cc's dialysis fluid, only 20cc's to go before she can use the machine. It will only be another week or so before she gets there. Every step is a step closer to coming home for the first time!! Grandma can't wait!!

May 6th

Gabi is growing.. she is up to 5 lb 4 oz! She's gained a whole pound so far. She is doing really well with her dialysis, and they are up to 70 cc's at a time every 3 hours. Hopefully she will be up to 100 cc's soon, and then they can use a machine to do it,.. right now it has to be done manually. I'm sure the nurses will be glad when she gets to that point. Gabi is very alert and calm... Just don't change her diaper and outfit!! Then she gets pretty cranky. Her lungs work just fine!! She is sucha sweet baby.

Grandma is missing her babies... grandma doesn't feel well so she can't visit. :-( I can't wait to get better!! The babies auntie has a sinus infection (poor Grace...) I guess this is the season to feel crummy!! More updates as soon as I get better!!