We just practiced eating today. I know that sounds funny but it is really not a laughing matter. It is REALLY HARD for some babies to learn how to eat. Everyone at Children's is telling us that she will get it, just like a lightbulb going off. The doctors are thinking about taking her off of her IV nutrition. That will possibly encourage her to eat. They compared this whole "eating thing" to making a free throw. It looks easy but in all actuality it takes skill and knowing the proper steps. Again, please pray for our girl to get hungry:)
Besides eating issues, she is doing GREAT!! She spent today practicing facial expressions and looking around at this big huge world. It is so cute. She practiced making smiles for 10 minutes. I caught her in the act in this picture. She also loves listening to her classical CD and her orange pacifier. Now if we could just get her to suck the bottle like she does her pacifier.
She is beautiful. I love the new pictures. When she is ready she will suck that bottle down. Hopefully that will be soon. Hopefully you can get some needed rest so you will be all ready when your sweet girl comes home.
ReplyDeleteO these are just the greatest pictures! Our precious Bentley is just an angel.. Grammy can not wait go see her again!
ReplyDeleteBentley will get it... seems she is already showing you 2 who the boss is... she is going at her own pace...
Eat Baby Girl Eat!!
I love you more today then I did yesterday but not as much as I will tomorrow!
Love and Kisses,
Grammy
Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are wonderful. She's just beautiful!! She's come a such a long way in two weeks. I know that GeGE and Grammy just can't wait to see her again. Hope the weather cooperates. Ya'll be careful if the streets are icy tomorrow, we want you both safe and sound, too. Steve and Mary Earl
ReplyDeleteAww look at that cutie smile.... Love the pics girl! Miss u guys.... She's gunna eat it took jazlin a lil while too!!! She's beautiful, and I love her n u guys as well.
ReplyDeleteChristy
Not to brag, but that is the most beautiful baby in the world!!!!!!!!! Of course, she comes from a long line of pretty babies! GeGe and Poppy are so proud of you and can't wait to rock you, sing to you, read stories, and in general, just cuddle. Go Baby Girl and eat - there are so many wonderful tastes in this old world just waiting for you! You are the apple of our eye and the reason we smile every day! Can't wait to see you soon. Hopefully, later this week-end!!!!! Shawn and Jamie, we are so PROUD of you both! What great parents you are and remember, the best is yet to come!
ReplyDeleteLove and kisses!
GeGe and Poppy