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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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 Posted - January 21 2003 : 08:21:14 AM
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"She still has a paralysis of her vocal chords (traumatized by long term intubation) & can't cry with sound. In time ..."
There was a time about 3 years ago, when my daughter was 15, that I could have seriously wished for a paralysis of her vocal chords! 
But that time has passed... and this time, for you, shall pass also. (If there are typos, please forgive, as I am having a little trouble seeing the screen right now...) I just know that Sophia is going to be the absolute Joy of your lives!
Grow, Sophia! Get strong, Sophia! |
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Chris
Colonial Settler
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Posted - January 21 2003 : 10:13:16 AM
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To say I am thrilled is a vast understatement. Damn, she's good! She's gonna come roaring out of that hospital and into your home before you know it. We're keeping up the prayers. I'm heading out to look at the photo album.
With love, Chris |
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securemann
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Posted - January 21 2003 : 9:56:53 PM
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| Sophia's guardian angel whispers in her ears every night about the great love God has for her.She falls asleep and the angel remains to watch over her,never to leave her side. |
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Christina
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 Posted - January 22 2003 : 3:51:49 PM
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Rich and Elaine --
I can't tell you how happy I am to hear of Sophia's progress! And that you got to hold her, Rich. I feel like God smiled and said, "I've been holding on to her so long -- you take over for an hour, dad!" But rest assured she's NEVER really out of his hands or his eyes.
So happy for you both -- she'll continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.
Peace,
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Cherie
Colonial Settler
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Posted - January 22 2003 : 4:40:24 PM
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| What a wonderful update. The Lord works in many ways. Just when you think you have had all you can take, he gives you an hour and a drink from the bottle. |
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caitlin
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Posted - January 22 2003 : 7:07:39 PM
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It is so wonderful to hear of Sophia's progress - it brought tears to my eyes. Not that her getting stronger isn't a surprise, she has a lot of love and prayer behind her. Rich, I'm so glad you finally held her, what a joy that must have been. And she drank from a bottle? Oh gosh, now I gotta go squeeze the dickens of my two little ones....
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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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Posted - January 23 2003 : 08:37:25 AM
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I just looked at the latest photo! The smile! Smiling right back atcha, sweetie!
Sophia RosaMaria... you are just gorgeous! |
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Jayne
Overseer of Ariel's Auction
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Posted - January 23 2003 : 9:55:04 PM
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Rich & Elaine,
Thanks for the Sophia update! Talk about a roller coaster, Rich! You can tell we're all holding on for the ride right along with you guys! Nice job on the technical report, Elaine - especially the part about the hug therapy. Take care, you two. Jayne |
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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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Posted - January 25 2003 : 12:26:17 PM
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| BTW... I Love the hat! (Everyone go and check out that photo! You will be amazed!) |
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Enchilada
Pathfinder
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Posted - January 27 2003 : 12:00:42 AM
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Rich & Elaine,
I've been away from the PC for a while, and just got back here to read about Sophia. So happy to hear of her wonderful progress. Praise and thanks to the Lord. You, Elaine, Sophia, and all of your family remain in my prayers.
God bless,
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richfed
Sachem
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 06:20:33 AM
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Brief Sophia Update:
- moved to a crib from the incubator!
- still only on the vacu-therm respiratory support
- on 100% feedings - some via bottle
- for a while there, was off ALL IVs - however, she's now hooked up for a 3 days a week/24 hours at a time lipids [fatty stuff] supplement
- on NO meds
- weighs 5lb 6oz. [though, still, a portion of that is fluids]
- hasn't needed her belly tapped to drain fluids in ... 2 weeks now?
- belly, though, still full
- vitals generally very stable
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securemann
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 07:30:39 AM
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| Great news Rich! Thanks for the update. |
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Lainey
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 08:41:22 AM
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Small corrections ...
- She is still on meds but they are by mouth, not IV.
- Weight is 5'7oz; probably about 12 oz of which is the ascites fluid.
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Lainey
TGAT
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 11:00:21 AM
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And she's having laser eye surgery tomorrow to seal off new growth blood vessels in the retina. A fairly common condition among preemies who've had long term intubation (too long on the respirator), if left uncorrected she'd likely develop detached retinas and/or blindness.
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Chris
Colonial Settler
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 11:29:27 AM
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WHOOPIE!!!!!!!!!!! YOU JUST MADE MY WEEK!!
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Diane B.
Colonial Militia
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 1:54:41 PM
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| This is indeed wonderful news! While I have not posted on this topic in a while, I want you to know that I look for and read every update on your beautiful little angel each and every time I visit the Board. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. |
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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 2:13:51 PM
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ALL RIGHT!! (I'm doin' the "Tiger Woods Fist-Pump"!)
YES!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! WOO-HOO!
(Yeah, I know one is not supposed to use all-caps, but I couldn't stop myself.) |
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Jayne
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 3:24:43 PM
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Happy, happy day!! Way to go, Sophia! Don't forget to give us the surgery update tomorrow - we'll be anxiously watching for it!
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securemann
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 3:40:45 PM
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| That's right Lainey keep Rich corrected,even if its a small correction.Great news! The power of prayer is awesome! |
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Theresa
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Posted - January 31 2003 : 5:06:19 PM
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Rich and Elaine,
I've just now have been able to even log in to this here board...server woes indeed. Hopefully it will be corrected soon.
This Sophia news is so wonderful! Sounds like the little doll is coming right along. Many good wishes and prayers coming her way during the surgery. She is amazing!
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richfed
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Posted - February 01 2003 : 4:53:26 PM
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| ... came through the 45-minute eye surgery like the little trooper that she appears to be. Doctor says that it'll be 10-14 days before the results are apparent, but all seems to have gone well ... |
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Theresa
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Posted - February 01 2003 : 5:08:35 PM
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Good news, Rich, and today we all need some good news. I'm sure the results will be good.
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 01 2003 : 5:11:56 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by richfed
... came through the 45-minute eye surgery like the little trooper that she appears to be. Doctor says that it'll be 10-14 days before the results are apparent, but all seems to have gone well ...
Super! Thanks! |
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securemann
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Posted - February 01 2003 : 9:51:25 PM
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| Now that news is a good birthday present for me! |
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Jo
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Posted - February 02 2003 : 01:52:06 AM
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What very good news! Thank you for letting us know. I am sure the outcome will be excellant!
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