Yesterday doesn't even seem real to me right now. I've never had such a crazy day in my life. Words can't even express the emotions. McKenzie is such a strong little girl. She is such a fighter and I am so proud of her. As of right now, she is doing really well. Brandon and I snuck a late night trip back to the NICU last night tell her goodnight and see her one more time. Thank God that we did because we actually go to touch her this time!!! She was so sweet. Her skin is so soft and I just love her so much. She has a little mask over her face that covers most of it. It blows an air onto her little nose to remind McKenzie to breathe. As far as the breathing goes though, she's doing it pretty much on her own. They only help her out right now on 21% oxygen level which we are told is the SAME amount of oxygen that we breathe in everyday. Meaning, they really aren't even having to help her--she's doing it all by herself! She's so brave. She had her first bath last night and the nurse said she had been a little fussy. I wish I could have been there for that. The nurse also said she really likes her pacifier which I am thrilled about because it means she is learning to suck. We didn't expect her to start understanding how to do that until much later but she's grasping it well.
As far as Brandon and I go, we are doing well. Our emotions have been everywhere but that is to be expected, I guess. We just feel so blessed and so lucky to have McKenzie. I will be able to go home tomorrow. I'm not sure where Brandon and I will stay or what the next few weeks hold. All that I know is we'll be here in Charlottesville everyday. It's a 2 hour trip one way from our house so if I have to drive here everyday, I will. It's going to be a long, hard next couple of weeks. We really appreciate all of the prayers. We love y'all!!!
PS...McKenzie was 3lbs 6oz and 30 cm long. She's a very good size for her age! :)
I'm so grateful you and McKenzie are doing so well! We'll keep the prayers going for her to grow even stronger. You, Brandon, and McKenzie make a beautiful family!!! We love y'all!!
Wow! She does sound amazing! I am so happy that she is doing so well! We will keep praying that she gets stronger and stronger. You and Brandon take care of each other too!
I just wanted to take a second and thank everyone for all of your prayers. I'm in Charlottesville, VA right now at UVA hospital. The contractions yesterday slowed down tremendously since the evening before but have now come back today. I think McKenzie will be here soon. I want the best for her but I'm not sure how much more of this pain i can take. thank you also for all of your prayers for my mom. My dad talked to her this morning and she was feeling better. Hopefully, she'll be released from the hospital soon. I wish I could have been there with everyone but right now, McKenzie and I are right where we need to be. The hospital staff here is excellent and have been really great to us. We love all of you and thank you so much again!!!
SNOW SNOW GO AWAY
COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY
WHEN I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO FLY TO TEXAS THE NEXT DAY!!!
I'm going to be one upset pregnant lady if I get snowed in here and can't make it to Texas tomorrow!!! This snow came from no where. The news never even mentioned snow. I woke up this morning to the warm temperature of 42 and all of a sudden, the wind picked up with gusts as high as 54mph, it blew in a cold front, and then came the snow. The ground is covered, the cars are covered--it looks like a winter wonderland outside. The funny thing is, I just checked the weather online again, and still--no mention of snow today!!! It looks like a blizzard outside! :(
You probably won't be on here anytime soon but I wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and praying for you and Mckenzi constantly. Hang in there you 2! and Brandon too!
