We created this blog to help us document the story of Malia starting at 29 weeks in utero. There have been and continue to be struggles for Malia and for us. It is evident to us, as you will see, that the power of prayer is mighty and God does love us and hear our prayers. We welcome and invite you to follow along with us. Though lengthy, start from the bottom to get the entire story so far.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Happy 2 week birthday to Malia

I loved letting Alison hold Malia yesterday, but they still are only wanting one "handling" per day so I watched the girls while momma enjoyed.  Today it was MY turn to hold my baby girl!

I think we have maybe seen her accidentally twitch into a smile once or twice before.  Today we got about 5-10 minutes of off and on smiles.  Sure it might have been delirium from getting off her narcotics (fentanyl) or maybe a long string of gas... but to me it seemed that she was smiling when I talked to her.  Wow!  Wow, wow, wow!  I was eating up every bit of it.

There are smaller babies on the NICU but Malia is definitely the smallest baby I have ever held.  Having dropped about 3 lbs since birth (which was a good thing) she had a very small gain today bringing her up to about 3lbs 11oz (which is also a good thing - meaning she is starting to process the milk they are pouring into her stomach).  Malia's birth weight was about 6lbs 8oz, so yea we have seen a lot of change in the past 2 weeks.  Malia still doesn't have great eye control though it does seem she tracks to my voice occasionally like it appears in the photo to the left.

Tomorrow they will be doing another ultrasound on her head/brain to recheck the cysts that were observed previously.  Also an EKG will take place to check on her heart.  We don't know any details, but we have heard reference to the cardiologist possibly seeing something that might elude to the cause of the initial problem(s) with her heart.

9 comments:

  1. So precious. She is precious and beautiful!

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  2. Enjoying the photos.
    Praying for all of you.

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  3. yay! I believe the brain cysts are already gone.. God is healing her! Love the new photos and her adorable smile.

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  4. Thank you for emailing the blog. I rarely check Facebook and had no idea what you all have been through and continue to go through. We are thinking of you all and sending lots of love! It is amazing how much stronger she is getting, what a tough little girl. Malia is beautiful, congratulations!!!

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  5. Smiling in a baby will get you every time - but even moreso when it is your own and in one so tiny. I am so very glad you have this blog. Pictures are worth a million words at times. God Bless You all during this time.
    Love you all,
    Bambe

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  6. Soooo awesome! Still praying for you guys. She's a very beautiful baby :)

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  7. Wow. She is a miracle, and it is such a blessing to hear of God's precious creation! It was so good to see you on Sunday. We continue to pray!

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  8. Thank you so much for this blog. Our hearts are raw for updates and the pictures are so wonderful. We continue in our steadfast prayers for Malia Joy, first and foremost, with lots of prayers for you, Alison and Harley, as you live this moment by moment. Love, Janie and Barry

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  9. Praying for your family.
    Much love, many many blessings.
    The Moseley fam

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