Surgical Update

Isabel is in recovery and the surgery went just as planned--no complications. Barring anything unexpected, she is set to go back home in about a week.

Adam and Kari will be in charge of changing and managing her G-tube could certainly use some prayer and support for that daunting endeavor.

Will report back soon with any news...

As I Type This...

...Adam and Kari at the hospital, filling out the paperwork and preparing to take Isabel home! As you can imagine, they are ecstatic.

They will be staying with Ron and Karen (Kari's parents) tonight. If you have any questions or messages, please feel free to email the blog or call Byron and Melanie.

The Feeding Tube Is Out!

Encouraging news to report: last Thursday, Isabel's caregivers made the decision to remove her feeding tube and then move Kari, Adam, and Isabel moved into a small, private room in the NICU together. Isabel has been eating from a bottle and nursing and so far, so good. If she appears to be gaining weight and thriving, there is a good chance they will all be going home very soon.

We are all thrilled that their new little family is getting a chance to bond and be together like never before while still receiving support and encouragement from the NICU staff.

Daddy and Daughter

Mother and Daughter