Saturday, January 17, 2009

Day 10 - Kangaroo Brooklyn

A few days ago, Brooklyn was scheduled to have a PICC line placed in her arm, however, her veins are so tiny that the nurses couldn't get it to work. Why the disappointment? Well, the PICC line is meant to go up Brooklyn's arm and end up towards her heart where it gets prime real estate for release of all kinds of good nourishment stuffs to help her grow. Round two for the PICC line was today, so Kelly, the nurses, and I were crossing our fingers that it would go in this time. Luckily, the line went in on one take and Brooklyn's good to go! The nurses said that the combo of mom's milk (which Brooklyn is fed via a tube down her throat into her tummy) and the PICC line is a match made in heaven for fattening up our little girl.

Another big event in the Lorenz family occurred last night -- Kelly got to hold Brooklyn for the first time! The NICU call this "kangaroo care" where mom or dad place the baby up to the chest for skin-to-skin contact. The nurses always watch this carefully because some babies can't handle it for long, however, Brooklyn absolutely LOVED it. Our perpetually feisty, active little girl was peaceful for the first time since she was born. It was amazing. I was completely in awe at the power of a mother's touch and a baby's need for her mom. Brooklyn's oxygen rate is usually all over the map, but her rate was completely periodic when placed against Kelly's chest. Did I mention it was amazing to watch?? Oh, yeah. I did. Well it was! See:





p.s. Brooklyn is up to 5cc's of milk per feeding now! That's quite a jump from her 1cc (about 1/5th a teaspoon) a few days ago.
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    What a beautiful photo of mom & baby! They both are looking SO happy and peaceful. I'm so happy to hear Brooklyn is doing so well.

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  2. Erica L. PelacciaJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I am absolutely speechless. Kelly- seeing the two of you together....it is really powerful. You are a mom! I love you. erica

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  3. Jena BrownJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Yay! I'll call you this week to see when a good time to come sit with you ladies is.

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  4. Casey from LifewithRoozle.comJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Oh how perfect! Right where she needs to be!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Miracle after miracle I bawl every time I share the story out of complete awe and amazement at the love of our incredible SAVIOUR ...your story is bringing about such transformation I still can't believe it but am so blessed and honored to be able to share. Can't wait to meet this perfect little lady in person. We are ALL (large network over this end) praying and rejoicing for and with you both...ALL our love!! Kari and family

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Really beautiful! xo Beth

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  7. BarbieJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    OH Kelly! I'm wiping the tears! And Sean thank you for your perfect descriptors of this awesome event!
    Prayers, prayers prayers going up for you all!

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  8. Amy L ChengJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Oh...I love the "kangaroo care". I did that with both my boys and it's so powerful. Isn't it amazing that Brooklyn is so tiny but she KNOWS her mommy. She's so absolutely beautiful and precious and the Holy Spirit is totally protecting her.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    your strength, faith, and spirits are so strong & admirable. miss b is a star! (melanie)

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