One Pound

Today we came to the hospital and they told us that Ella weighs one pound. On one hand that is a reason to celebrate but on the other hand it isn't. When you are dealing with preemies, especially as young as Ella, the doctors don't want them to gain weight in the beginning they would rather focus on the organs and vital systems. Gaining weight can also be a sign of edema (swelling) and in preemies that means they are sick. However, it is nice not to have the smallest baby in the NICU.

When Ella first came to Methodist she was quite a spectical with lots of people going by her bed because they all wanted to see the 14 ounce baby. I found out from our nurses that the smallest baby they have taken care of was a 12 ounce baby that they called their coke can. He is 3 years old now and comes to visit them often and they say he is full of spunk. These are the stories that I love!

The doctors came by this morning (Neonatologist, Cardiologist, and Cardiovascular Surgeon) and they are delaying the surgery because Ella is holding her own and IMPROVING! That's the power of prayer. Thank you to all that are standing in the gap for our family.