5/2 update

Carissa had another good day today. I love saying that. They increased her feedings to 40 cc's every three hours. She took about 10-15 cc's a couple of times from bottles but tired out and finished those meals by the tube. They are going to let us do one of the feedings tomorrow and see if that helps. Her breathing has slowed down a little bit but it is still somewhat challenging to breath on your own, suck a bottle, and then swallow the milk when you are still over 5 weeks early for your due date.

Carissa's Brady drops, when her heart rate drops below 100, were still occurring today but not real often and they are still not very concerned about them. One thing I neglected to mention yesterday was that she was moved to a crib from the warmer. Her temperature was a little high yesterday but a little low today so her thermostat isn't quite adjusted. They may move her back to a warmer if her temperature does not move up a little bit. It was ticking up slowly before we left this evening.

No one will ever believe this but Carissa was dressed like you see her in the picture when we got there today. I didn't tell them to dress her this way...but I did really enjoy it and thank them. She looks like she has on a giant night shirt because that is a 12 month size. If you don't like the color you can imagine the picture in black and white and then I don't think you'll find the text offensive.

• Please thank our Almighty God for another good day for Carissa.
• Please pray that her platelet situation will continue to improve.
• Please pray that her Brady drops will decrease and then cease.
• Please pray that she will be able to increase the amount of milk she takes orally.
• Please pray that God will get the glory whenever anyone hears of Carissa's story of where she is versus where she was anticipated to be.

Thanks once again for all your prayers and please keep praying.

Yours and His

Terry