Julie & Dave's Place: July 2006

MADELYN LOUISE CARNES HAS ARRIVED!! July 13th

Grammy got to go to the Nicu with Daddy and see Madelyn when she was about 5 1/2 hours old. Jill wont get to see her until tonight, when they can get her blood pressure down some. It is so hard for her to be in her room away from Madelyn. Every time Chuck goes he makes a short video for Jill to see. They are so sweet together and will be such awesome parents!! We are all so happy that they are both safe and sound. Randi was able to be here for the delivery and help out with her experience as a labor nurse. What a special memory for them to have !! Madelyn weighed 5 lbs 5 oz and is 19 inches. Pretty good for about 3 1/2 weeks early....

Thursday July 13th

Daddy holding his special little girl, she's about 5 1/2 hours old here.

Friday afternoon

Madelyn's first time with a pacifier today. The nurses say she has great sucking power for a little girl!! You can see her hair in this picture, without her little hat.

Saturday morning

What a difference a couple days can make!! She has been taking a bottle, but having trouble spitting up, so she has to keep the feeding tube for awhile. She has also tried nursing a little, that was so special for Jill when she finally got to try the first time!!

Saturday morning

Madelyn yanked her oxygen out last night, so the doctors decided to give it a try. She is breathing on her own now totally !!! She still has the feeding tube, but maybe she will be eating better soon and get to have that out!! They tiny blankets are donated and will go home with her. Isn't she just too sweet and precious !!

Saturday morning

Mommy looking so happy and feeling better, now that she can go to the nicu when she wants to see Madelyn. She still has to take a wheelchair to get there, but that's fine as long as she can go often !