First Eye Exam

Raegan had her first eye exam and she had her hair brushed for the first time today. It was a big day. She did really good with the eye exam, she didn't even cry. She will have another eye exam in a few weeks to make sure her eyes are on track. So far so good, but it is still to early to tell if there will be any vision problems.

Today while I was holding her we took her hat off and I got to brush her hair. She loved it. Her hair is getting longer and more red. I can't wait tell she is older and has long red hair. My little peanut is getting so big.

So Raegan's weight is now 2 lbs 5 oz. Her feedings are up to 14cc's. She was given Lasix a water pill for her edema, which is almost nonviable. She lost 4.5 oz of water from the medicine. She feels much better. Today she kept taking her c-pap out of her nose. They also turned her c-pap down, hoping that she will move to the nasal cannula in a few days.

She has been doing so well, and her feedings are going really good, I am hoping that she will be moved closer to home in the next few weeks.

Day of life 25

Raegan is now 25 days old. She currently weighs 2 lbs 7 oz and is 13.5 in long. She is still on the c-pap machine. We are hoping soon she will be taken off that and moved to a nasal cannula. Her feedings have increased to 7cc and will increase 1 cc every 12 hours. She does have a little edema. They will continue to watch her and see how things go. The last few days her urine output has been low, today it has been getting better so when her urine output gets better, her edema will go away. Other than that things are good.

Other than that things are good. I have been writing about my experience and will post a blog soon. So for now this is it, I am going to go take a nap while I can.

3 weeks old

Raegan is 3 weeks old, and as of today she weighs 2 lbs. It has been a very exciting week. She was put back on the c-pap machine, moved to the big girl room, taken off the antibiotics, reached the 2 lb mark. Raegan is a fighter, she just wont give up. I am so proud of her for being so strong.

I want to thank all the people that have came up to OHSU to see Raegan. It means a lot to Aaron and I. I am also greatful for the people the keep us in there prayers. Raegan is doing good, but we are not out of the woods yet. We wont be out of the woods until we can bring her home.

Well I am off to bed. I need all the rest I can get before Raegan comes home.

3 weeks old pictures

So much to do

Not enough time! So it has been a few days since I posted a blog. I have been busy. I need an extra 6 hours in the day. My brother and Aaron painted yesterday. Aaron also finished landscaping the back yard. My mom came over on Saturday and helped me clean my house. It has been nice having all the help. This week I am going to try and get Raegans room ready. I know she wont be home for a while, but it will be nice to have it done.

Any how Raegan is doing good. She is back on the c-pap machine. Her weight is up to 810 grams, translation 1 lb 12 oz. Her color looks really good compared to last week. Today was the last day for her antibiotics. Other than that things are the same with her. We will keep our fingers crossed that thing continue to go well.

Oh and I have some news to share. Raegan has a new cousin. Congratulations to my brother and sister-in-law. There son Jett Landon Johnson was born today at 5:49pm. He weighs 7 lbs 3 oz and is 20.5 inches long.