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Our Cinco de Mayo

Posted on 05/04/2012 by Jenny

We got the news just a few hours ago. Elizabeth comes home tomorrow!

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Seven weeks

Posted on 05/04/2012 by Jenny

Scott, Mel, and Chris got lots more done on the nursery last night. Baseboard, more paint. Maybe more varnish. Furniture can get moved in soonish. Scott and I attended infant CPR yesterday. There were mannequins on which to practice, two … Continue reading →

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More snacks

Posted on 05/02/2012 by Jenny

Elizabeth is at 6 lbs 7 oz. She is happy and healthy. She has been receiving iron and another supplement (epo something?) as her hematocrit is somewhat low. Her doctor believes she’ll be on the supplements until she goes home … Continue reading →

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More Flooring

Posted on 04/29/2012 by Jenny

Scott and friends (metal worker Chris, woodworker Chris, Trevor, Kevin, and the powerhouse that is Nate) moved our bedroom furniture into the (nearly) completed master bedroom yesterday! Chris and Mel did a gorgeous job on the baseboard trim, got the … Continue reading →

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Home visit

Posted on 04/26/2012 by Jenny

Elizabeth continues to do well. She is very nearly six pounds and nice and alert when awake. She fussed to be picked up often when she hears my voice in her room. She can be bought with some quiet talking … Continue reading →

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Crib!

Posted on 04/24/2012 by Jenny

Go Craigslist, go craigslist, go craigslist (insert gyrating hips and funky hand motions here) A Jenny Lind crib turned up in Anchorage on Craigslist about a week ago. We connected with the seller and brought the crib home last night. … Continue reading →

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Maple

Posted on 04/23/2012 by Jenny

While I was at the hospital reclining under warm blankets, Scott was at home busting his keister. Walter brought over the most beautiful solid maple flooring (milled that day after drying and acclimitizing for a very long time) on Thursday … Continue reading →

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A milestone

Posted on 04/23/2012 by Jenny

Elizabeth and I have been working very hard at breastfeeding under the expert knowledge and coaching of nurse W. Nurse W. is amazing, simply amazing. She has remarkable communication skills and a sensitivity for what baby needs to perform its … Continue reading →

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Bye sis

Posted on 04/22/2012 by Jenny

Scott and I just dropped Pauline at the airport. We miss her already

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A quick update

Posted on 04/21/2012 by Jenny

Elizabeths room has been painted green. There will be a tree in the corner. The leaves will be the handprints of friends and family. I am going to get hand tracings of her NICU nurses and paint them on the … Continue reading →

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