[johblues]

Hi ladies...its been a while since I have been on this board. My due date was April 9th, however my daughter was born on January 13th. I was 27 weeks 5 days. I had developed pre-clampsia and had to have a c-section. Let me start by saying she is still in NICU but is doing very very well and hopefully will be able to come home within the next month.

She was only 1lb 4oz when she was born... Here is a photo of her. She is about 2 hours old. Notice the band on her wrist? It is my husbands wedding ring!



Here's a quick over view of her development...
She was on the vent for about 10 weeks.
She had double inguinal hernia surgery when she was 12 weeks old and had to go back on the vent for about 1 week.
She is now on a nasal cannula and gets most of her feedings through a feeding tube. Last week she started nipple feeding 1 time per shift (basically 2 times a day). I have been pumping since she was born. I don't produce enough milk for her, but I am happy to give her all that I can. I am really looking forward to the day that we can try breast feeding.

Its been a long road and a times its hard, but me and my DH truly feel blessed with everything. If anyone is interested in reading our story in more detail we started a blog that we update weekly or so... here is the link Amirah Nation

If anyone has any question I am more than happy to answer them so please don't hesitate to ask.

She now weighs 5lbs 10 oz. Here is a photo of her I took this afternoon while I was holding her.

[johblues]

My husband said I should add this photo too to really demonstrate how little she was. In this photo she is about 3- 5 days old.

[Shelli1981]

She is So Beauitful

[johblues]

I must be really tired...her name is Amirah Lola Mae

[QueenCrafty]

Wow, she's gotten so much bigger! I hope she continues to make lots of progress

[sandpaper06]

So glad she's doing ok. She is beautiful and definitely was teeny. Good job on all you're doing.

[dbarney]

She's adorable. She's so tiny. I hope she keep up the great work.

[Jennifer-Jacob's Mommy]

she is so beautiful, congrats

[Shea131]

Glad she is doing well!!! Congrats on your little miracle!!! She is beautiful!!!

[fibigrey]

she's so cute!! Congrats on her, and I'm so happy to hear another great story of a thriving baby She was sooo little! I hope she continues to do well and goes home soon!!

[krissy1989]

She is so amazing! You are so blessed!

[Sam914]

Glad you decided to pop back over here! You know i'm rooting for her to follow in michaels footsteps soon

[mylene169]

Thanks for stopping in! I'm glad you did.

Amirah is so cute! Keep us posted on how she's doing when you can! Can't wait to hear she's going home!

[Kittynoah]

She is very cute! I pray that things continue to go well for you and you can bring her home soon!

[Blondie3412]

She is beautiful! and what a lucky lil girl to have such devoted parents! Congrats!

[niema]

Aww, she was so tiny! Im so glad to hear she is doing great and have gained really wonderfully!! She is definately a fighter!

[..Penelope..]

Congratulations, mama!! Amirah is such a beautiful little miracle!

[Max n Meghan's Mom]

Absolutely beautiful!

[shanna]

She is beautiful I love her big eyes. Congrats to you and I hope she is able to come home soon.

[Racine]

She is beautiful! It looks like she's grown a ton! I hope you get to bring her home soon!