Just a hello!

Everything is going well. Lily's fontanel is still soft and sunken! I have noticed that she is spitting up a little more here lately. I don't think that it is reflux but I will mention it to her Pediatrician when we see her next week for her 8 week (2 month) check up and to check on her belly button too.

It was 75 degree's here today so I took advantage and put her in a cute little Capri outfit. Thanks Sara and Lindsey! :D

Lily Bug.......

I recorded this video yesterday. Gotta love my high pitch baby talk! LOL

No Church today...........

We had a "rough" night so we are not going to make it to Church again this week. :( I hate missing it but, if Lily and I were to attend we'd be sitting out in the lobby anyway. All night she snacked and in doing so she had us up every couple of hours. I have tried taking her clothes off, burping her, changing her diaper... I don't know what is going on. Its almost like instead of nursing she thinks that "they" are comfort companions. Does anyone have any additional ideas??? Please share them if you do.

I have also been trying to decide if I am going to create another blog to exercise my general ramblings... I have been praying about our financial situation. I know that God wants me home with our children but I also know that we need an additional source of income. The other evening Ken came to me with an idea.. it's a great idea.. now we are in the process of creating a "business plan" and I continue to pray about this to see if this is the direction that God wants us to go.

Romans 12:2 (NIV)
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Yesterday I took Lily to meet all my "ex" co-workers at Dollar Tree. (Corporate office) Everyone commented on how small she is and that her photos make her look so much bigger. :) It was great seeing all of you.. I miss you all. :) Anyway, so then last night we went to visit friends of ours that just had a baby on Wednesday. He is 7 pounds. Lily looked HUGE compared to him! LOL

I am hopeful that we have a "good" night. I am going to attempt to make it to Church in the morning. I'm getting good at getting the two of us ready and out the door on time. :D :D

- Philippians 4:6

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
- Philippians 4:6

Just a reminder to myself.

Confirmed............

Lily has a Umbilical Granuloma. It is being treated with Silver Nitrate. Baths are on hold. I'm sure that she will not mind. LOL Her European bath-tub arrived yesterday. I'm eager to try it out. Oh well.... We have to wait a bit longer.

Oh.. and she was 9lbs and 4oz at today's visit.

Umbilical Granuloma... I think.........

I think that Lily may have a umbilical granuloma. I am waiting for the pediatrician's office to call me back. I'd like for them to look at it today. She has a hearing test scheduled at the hospital later today. We are unable to find where one was done before she was discharged. I have already rescheduled this appointment once.... Hope they call back soon........ it's already been almost two hours.

Cute pic from a few minutes ago.......

Wow!!!!

We just returned from the Dr. and we got a great report! Let me say that we are not out of the woods yet BUT Lily's ultrasound looked great! Her ventricles were smaller and the cyst was a great deal smaller. When Dr. Dilustro looked at the scan his response was "WOW!" He wants to see her back in two weeks and said not to think that we are "out of the woods." The cyst is the smallest it has Ever been! We are so grateful for all the continued prayers and we have been so blessed through all of this! He also said that he thinks that she will have limited developmental delays if any!!

She is such a miracle and a blessing to our family!!

A few new Photos and a Video

I am happy to report that I don't have a whole lot to update. Lily's fontanel is still sunken and soft! I think that her head looks smaller or maybe her cheeks are filling out more. LOL We see Dr. Dilustro tomorrow so I will be back then to update what he says and what her ultrasound shows. I'm praying for a wonderful report! :) I will say that she is more and more alert everyday. She is staying awake for longer periods of time and can focus on things a little bit longer. We are still getting to know each other... even though she is now 6 weeks old! The hospital time has prolonged things. I will say that she HATES bath time! I had looked at a "European" tub before she was born and have decided to order it to see if this helps. Whenever she is bathed she quickly goes into melt down mode and we pay for it the rest of the night and through the next day. (At least that is what has happened the last couple of times) I'm hoping that it comes quickly b/c I don't want to have to bathe her again without it. LOL Here are some photos that I took of her this morning. :) God Bless!

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