Hello all. This website is being created to chart the progress of our beautiful and brave girl Elena Marie who was born December 6, 2008. She was an early surprise and gift to us and we are thankful.
Elena was born at just 2.2 pounds, 3 months and 3 days early, delivered by C-section by the best high risk ob/gyn doctors at Columbia New York Presbyterian Hospital. I had arrived just days earlier (Thursday) with ruptured membranes, leaking amniotic fluid. On Saturday, December 6th at about 9:00pm, the doctors made the call and said, we're gonna get her out. Within a half hour they had me on the operating table.
Elena came out the womb breathing on her own at 26.5 weeks; we were ecstatic. Overnight however, she took a turn for the worse and needed respiratory assistance which is not uncommon when born at this age.
While we were over the moon about being parents, we were/are terrified about what was/is to come over the course of her growth. We were told, "she'll probably be in here until her due date." And so is the ebb and flow of premature baby development, a continuum of ups and downs that are so low yet can be so high.
We want to thank everyone who has shared their love, empathy and prayers for Baby Elena (as she has come to be called).
Thanks again, we love you all.
Johnita & Andrew
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We are outrageously proud to be the grandparents of Elena. Here's wishing you many happy moments with the little angel. Our prayers are with her every hour of the day. We believe in our heart that everything is going to be okay. Fear not, for we have the confidence that you and Andrew will enjoy her love until eternity, as she will make you proud of her now and forever. This is your time to shine!
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Daddy and mommy
Thank you for giving us a way to keep up to date on Elena's progress. She is a gift and a Blessing! You and Andrew..stay strong and be well. Elena is in our prayers. Congratulations and GOD BLESS!!
ReplyDeleteLove & Prayers, Kelly, Kat & Ashe'
God bless you Elena. With love hugs many prays from Auntie Jeanette xxx
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