Marcella was moved last night to the moderate care facility. The staff at the ICU said since she was doing so great they could move her. She is in her "tanning bed" getting some light to improve her jaundice. They had to put her into an incubator for the bilirubin to keep her from being irritated by the lights. I asked the nurse that was watching her if they named the bilirubin after a person I thought Billy Reubin. Apparently she thought that was the funniest thing and couldn't stop laughing, I guess she never had to answer the question before. Now I have a feeling she is telling all the other nurses. Oh Well.... The great part about being in the new place is we are allowed to hold her every three hours or so, to take the place of feedings. So Christy and I are able to bond with her more now. Christy and I are also doing good. Christy is tired a lot of the time and needs to take naps to keep her energy up, but she is doing great for just having a baby. We are staying at the Med Inn which is connected to the hospital, we just go down two hallways and we are at her room. It is so close by so we are going back and forth to the room and Ella's frequently.
15 comments:
Christy and all,
So glad to hear all the positives about Marcella's path of her birth to the upcoming surgery. I have had you all in my prayers each day. The pictures and blog entries show you are surrounded by great family, friends and medical staff--that has to bring great comfort. Thinking of you all each day.
gigi
Nanna and Pappy love this wonderful baby Ella. And can't wait to hold her and are praying constantly for God's care and blessings.
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow! What a sweet gift to be able to hold your darling Ella every 3 hours!! It's unbelievable how such a seemingly simple thing can be so huge. We can't wait until she's well enough for us to hold her too! We'll be seeing you three soon :)
Kyle & Abby (and Ashlyn too!)
I couldn't get the pictures to load today... will check back to see how your little Ella looks today.
-Calvin
Congratulations!! We hope the surgery goes well. She is a very adorable baby.
Love,
David & Katie
Tyler and Christy,
So wonderful to hear that Marcella is finally here and on her way to getting better! What a beautiful little girl... she is so precious! Praise God for continuing to heal her at each step. The three of you are in our prayers. May God wrap His arms around with you with His love, peace, and calmness during her surgery. Many, many blessing to you!
Becki and Kurt
Dear Christy and family,
Your little girl is just precious. What a journey you are traveling together as you take and trust God's healing hand for each step.
"I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
We join in your prayer circle! May Jesus Christ be praised!
Laura and Betsy Hoekstra
So glad that so many things are going well for you! I will keep praying for the three of you - Marcella looks beautiful!
Smiles,
Tammi Talen
Hi Tyler, Christy, and welcome to sweet Ella!
Babies are such an incredible gift from our heavenly Father. She is beautiful and loved very much!
You will continue to be in our prayers, especially Wednesday morning.
Chris and Chuck Boelkins
Christy and Tyler - We are thinking of you both and pray that the surgery goes as intended. Life is amazing - so fragile. And it is times like this that Jesus wraps his arms around and simply loves you.
If you need a laugh, I am sure Kyle can perform one of his many acts... maybe sing some Newsboys :)
Missing you - and wishing I could visit. -Greg and Erica Eding
14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3
*happened to read this tonight and thought this was a great one to pass along as you continue your journey and head toward Weds. morning. Love you all!
Dear Christy, Tyler and Baby Ella,
We are so pleased to hear Ella is doing so well. We are also very happy to hear that you can hold her. There is nothing so special as holding your own precious baby.
Sounds like Ella is a real fighter like her cousin Staci. Being a fighter will help carry her through the days to come.
There are a lot of churches in our area praying for you! We are keeping them posted. They send their Christian love and want you to know they are praying for you.
We love you all!
Diana, Steve, Staci and Mariah
Thanks so much for keeping us in the information and prayer loop. What a joy to have Ella grace your lives! Our best wishes and God's blessing to you. --Nick & Gloria
Tyler and Christy,
We continue to pray for the 3 of you daily. Glad to hear that the news so far is positive. Ella is beautiful!
Michael was looking at her picture today with me and he wanted to "kiss baby," so he kissed the monitor. When I told him we are praying for her, he said "AMEN!"
Can't wait to see you all!
Love and prayers,
Dana, Ami, and Michael
Tyler, Christy, and sweet baby Ella,
You are all in our prayers lately, esp. tonight and into tomorrow and Thursday. May God give you immeasurable peace, love, confort, strength, and protection for Wee Ella. Not to forget grandparents traveling from NJ, we are praying for you too! She is beautiful, and very loved already!
Much love, Lisa and Bob,Ben,Nick, Christopher,Jamie,and Shannon Laird
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