ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

ANNIE GRACE SABIN - March 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Tender Mercies

Annie was born at 3:45 pm after a mostly uneventful labor. The end was a little intense, but overall, things went very smoothly. She weighed in at 6 pounds 8 ounces and I haven't even thought to find out how long she is. She has a little bit of hair, and if you ask me, she looks like the rest of our clan- very Sabin!

I feel like I have been holding my breath for three months waiting for Annie to take her first breath. My greatest hope for today was that she would be able to breathe on her own- that we would at least hear that first cry before she was passed into the NICU and likely intubated and placed on a ventilator. After what seemed like eternity and was probably actually 30 seconds, she did it!! Just as the doctors were passing her through to the NICU team, she let out a cry- one of the best sounds we have ever heard. At that point, the window was shut and the blinds drawn tight while they assessed and stabilized her. Talk about torture for two worried parents! After 20-30 minutes, we started to receive news about her. Most of it good news as we were expecting a pretty scary scenario. This is where she stands right now: She is breathing on her own- no ventilator so far! They have her on oxygen canulas and with that she has been able to keep her O2 levels where they need to be. Her color is great. She is pink and looks really good. The doctors do not believe she has Down's Syndrome as she is not exhibiting any of the typical characteristics. We will not know about DiGeorge Syndrome for a couple of days, but the fact that she is doing so well gives us great hope that she does not have this either. For now, they have not had to transfer her to the CICU at PCMC and if she remains stable she will be able to stay here in the University NICU and we can hope to bring her home much sooner than we anticipated. The doctors have told us that the next 48 hours are critical and will give her a chance to prove herself. There is still a chance that she will be intubated and transferred, but, so far, so good!

Of course, we know that even best case scenario for Annie will be a long road. But, we feel optimistic and hopeful for her and are filled with gratitude tonight for all of our blessings and our Heavenly Father's watchful care over our family. We both felt so much peace last night and throughout the day and know that your love and prayers combined with our Heavenly Father's tender mercies are sustaining us. Please continue to pray for Annie- it means everything to us! We will keep you posted as we learn more and follow her progress on this journey. Please know of our love and sincere gratitude for your part in all of this.

12 comments:

  1. Oh Amy! We are so happy that things are going well. We will continue our prayers for your family.

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  2. She is beautiful! I am so happy to hear that things are going well! We will continue the prayers for your family!!!

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  3. Congratulations! Glad she is doing well. Keep us posted and let us at IHH know if we can do anything for you.

    Hugs & Prayers,
    Christina
    Heart Momma to Jacob

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  4. What a little blessing! She is a such a fighter, bless her little heart. Let us know if there is anything you need in the next few weeks! ANYTHING at all!!!!

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  5. I don't think it did much good, but I cried on and off all day yesterday for you. I'm so happy to know you're all doing so well. She is adorable. I'll try to stop crying but keep praying for more miracles. Loves!

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  6. Congratulations. She is beautiful. I'm glad she is doing so well and hopefully you will get to bring her home with you soon.

    Aimee
    Mom to Jack, HLHS

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  7. Wow guys, she's gorgeous. Congratulations. Praying for the good news to keep rolling in.

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  8. Congratulations! I found your blog through IHH. I hope everything continues to go well. All of this sounds so familiar. Our son was born in October with TOF as well. We will keep your family in our prayers.

    -Randall Adams
    randalljanaleefamily.blogspot.com

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  9. Oh I am so relieved things went so well for you guys! I have been wondering how it all went and am so glad to see things are going better than thought!:) She is a dolly and looks so good in the pic. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep us updated & thanks for sharing love ya Amy! Aly Groneman

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  10. Amy-I checked your blog today because I realized that I hadn't seen your name here @ the hospital. So this post answered all my questions and all I can say is...She is beautiful and lucky to have you and your husband as parents. Thanks for the update and I will continue to have you and your precious baby in my thoughts!!

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  11. Just a funny FYI...I'm looking @ the picture of Annie and realize that they have her antibiotic doses written on the blanket!!! Looks like they are doing a great job! I approve the doses! :)

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  12. Amy and Cameron,
    We are so happy things are going so well, she is beautiful and you are all in our thoughts and prayers every day.

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