Friday, May 16, 2008

Update, plus Oregonians

The Oregonians left on Tuesday, and Leigh's course of steroids finished yesterday. Her lungs improved a lot, tantalizingly close to not needing the ventilator, but she's still on it. The big news today is that Leigh's arterial line is gone, so she is allowed out of the incubator. We'll enjoy this milestone while anxiously preparing for a "backslide" now that the steroids are done.

SHV went in for some "kangaroo" time tonight.
That blue hose is hooked up to the ventilator.
We always suspected marsupials had it better, what with that handy pouch and all.

Behold the milk supply. We had cleaned out the freezer after the last picture.

DHV and Ida "sharing" a doorway.

Ida "sharing" her face with the rug.
DHV's lip is banged up from when he shared it with a concrete dam.

The Oregonians left their Pontiac G6 passenger door open. DHV got in by himself and assumed the position. Imagine the price of gas when he starts driving for real?

Pete trying to channel his long hair days, when he ruled Cross Campus.

6 comments:

Lindy said...

I am thrilled that Mama Bear can hold her Baby Bear!

Keep getting stronger Leigh. You have great parents and a wonderful little brother to come home to.

Kristi said...

I'm so happy that Leigh could be held! What a wonderful & rewarding milestone!!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful picture...you and Leigh...so happy for you

Erin

Anonymous said...

That is the most beautiful picture!! I am sitting here with tears in my eyes looking at this special moment! Enjoy!! Yay Leigh!!
xoxo - Maya

aniela said...

what an amazing week it has been, LRV what a little fighter you are! thanks for sharing all the good news and the lovely pictures. you have a beautiful family.

how amazing leigh finally got in some kangaroo time! yay susannah you must be so happy you finally get to hold your girl in your arms :D

much love and continued prayers of growth from the Tas

Anonymous said...

Oh so sweet. I love reading your blog and seeing your photo's. Your amazing family is in my thoughts every day.

Love Katie, Scott and Charlie xxx