Missy's Moments

Journal entry by  Jordan Heyer  —  3/27/2016 Today Brielle celebrated her first Easter and got to explore the grounds of eating orally. She did very well and managed to put down around 10ccs. She got pretty wore out but the nurses made it very clear that for her first oral feed, she did exceptional. 😄       Uncle Eric and Sam also got to see her today and Grandpa Rick held her for the first time. She was rockin a pretty cute Easter hat, that also could have sufficed for a sleeping bag for the little peanut. She weighs 4lbs 4oz, exactly double her birth weight. She is currently on the waiting list to be transferred out of the NICU and into the Infant Special Care Nursery over at Methodist.  She is undergoing a sleep study tonight so they can get a better idea of her oxygen needs following  discharge. No exact date has been set but they're anticipating that in about 3 weeks she will no longer be in inpatient care.  We hope you all had a blessed Easter and thank you again for all

Journal entry by  Missy Eagen  —  3/20/2016 Today Brielle is 2 Months old  She - celebrated with a bath  - enjoyed a visit from all 4 grandparents, Mom, Dad and brother Bennett  - heard talk of tentative DISCHARGE date in 4 weeks - loves to suck on a pacifier  - has the CPAP back at low setting pending an echo this week (they warned us it may take a few try's)  - weighs 3 lbs 13.7 oz - reminds us daily of Gods faithfulness!  Happy First Day of Spring 🌺

Journal entry by  Missy Eagen  —  3/17/2016 Words can't convey the JOY we felt when we arrived at the NICU today to see this girls uncovered CPAP FREE face! Oh she has the cutest little nose you ever did see. The nurse practitioner stopped in and said the next step is learning how to eat orally and then home! HOME - Sounds easier said than probably done but Brielle never ceases to amaze us and we are praying that she masters eating while remembering to breathe like the fighter she is.  She is 3lbs 12oz and wakes now for periods of time, she is enjoying her paci here and there and is quite a sweet girl to snuggle into a recliner with. Her due date is in 5 weeks and she is 8 weeks old.  As always thank you for your prayers!  Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀 heart

Journal entry by  Missy Eagen  —  3/9/2016 Hello Everyone! Brielle is due in 6 weeks but 7 weeks old So crazy to think about that! I see other Mamas with the discomfort of late pregnancy and can't help but think about how much is taken for granted. We continue to be so grateful for Brielle and exceptional medical care and God's faithfulness each day.  There is a care conference tomorrow with her doctors, Beca and Jordan.  Today's eye exam went well and the nurse said she LOVES bath time!🛀🏽  Brielle is 3lbs 7.7 oz - just think before we know it she will have doubled her birth weight!  Thank you for your continued prayers! Please know no news is good news but we will try to not let 2 weeks slip by again without an update 🙂 (taken from cb)