One Week!

Happy one week birthday, Rachael! Where did the time go?
The week has been a miraculous one for Mike, me and our
families and not to mention, for Rachael as well. She has come
along way in these 7 days. Here are the milestones:
Intubated: 17 hours
Open-air bassinet: 3 days
Isolette: 5 days (and counting)
Weight: dropped 12 ounces, regained 6, (and counting!)
Breathing: CPAP for 5 days, nasal cannula 3 days (and counting)
Feedings: from 6 cc's (per meal) on Sunday to 17 cc's by Thursday!
Sponge bath: given by mommy on Wednesday
Being loved by her family: forever (and counting!)

We are so thankful for her continued growth and strength! Now, for what you
really want: pictures! Here's a short re-cap of the first week:

1 day old ~ my family

2 days old, with the CPAP off for
just a minute! Hello world!

3 days old, cuddling with daddy

day 4...Mommy goes home
from the hospital and finds
balloons from our neighbors,
Ryan & Nate- thanks, guys!

day 5, no more CPAP!
hangin' out with the bili lights

day 6, naked baby, ready for
a bath!