Finally made it home!

On Saturday the 13th we finally got to come home from the hospital...and we stayed at my parents house for almost a week. We spent our first night at home on Thursday...Aubree didnt sleep to good that night but we figured out she was COLD!!! So the next night she got all wrapped up with hat and socks anything we could think of so she doesnt get cold..and she ended up sleeping for 7 hours straight it was scary but really really nice!!! My papaw n his wife and my Uncle Chris, his son Colton, and his girlfriend Lindsey (Lola) all came down to see the angel that we have been blessed with!!! Its been nice havin family around...

Aubree had a doctors appoinment last Wednesday and the Doctor was very pleased with what he saw he said she looked great and they still do not know what kinda of infection she had but to keep feeding her and to weigh her somtime this week and call him with the weight!! Other than that everything has been great!!! Shes our miracle!!!

Aubree's First Smile!

Aubree is doing AWESOME!!! We are so thankful. Today has been the best yet, she is now up to 60cc of milk (catching on to the eating) and I got to bathe her! I know she is doing so much better because she screamed during the entire time of the bath! The nurses told me that was the first time she had been that mad. While all her blood counts are coming down and the fact that she is eating so good, we found out today that there is a HUGE possibility that we will be coming home on Saturday. She has to be eating 65cc to be released(which I see no problem with that one) and be completely off the antibiotics and the blood count to stay normal for 24 hours---then we will be set to go. Steve and I also have to take a CPR class, and we will probably do that tomorrow (Friday). I am so ready, while our stay at the Ronald McDonald house has been a good one, Muleshoe sure is looking good.
For those of you that do not know, our home is getting remodeled, we are getting a new kitchen and bath, therefore we cannot go home until that is finished. They started on the remodel on Monday--and we're hoping for a 2 week completion date--but for now our address will be my mom and dads house in Muleshoe. It will be so nice not having to go back and forth all day long to see her, and just getting to hold her when ever we want will be wonderful.
Steve has been here up until yesterday, he had to go home and take care of some things and finalize a job that he had started, so my mother came and spent yesterday with me and Aubree. We had so much fun! She really had all the time she wanted to see and hold her.
My dad and Dal got to come again also. My dad (Poppa) has been stricken!!! He didn't want to come out of the nursery---he is hooked and thinks this poppa stuff is gonna be ok.
Steve had returned last night then went back to Farwell this morning. He is running his legs off! I had some friends come and take me back and forth to the hospital, thankfully it isn't very far from the Ronald McDonald home, but since I can't drive yet, and the scheduling of the van that the home supplies doesn't fit in with Aubree's feedings, I have been so thankful to have someone take me and pick me up.
Again, thanks so much for all you have done! We know Aubree is truly a blessing and without your prayers--she wouldn't be doing as well as she is. God is good!

More Pictures to share

Couldn't believe we got such a great picture with her eyes open! And she got to put clothes on!
Our first night at the Ronald McDonald house was good--
Aubree's blood count continues to go down--so we are very HAPPY!
As soon as we get the final test results I will get them posted--and still no word on how long we will be here.
Thanks again for all the prayers.

More Good News!

Today has been a great day. Aubree's numbers have continued to come down. That we are so thankful for. Since she has been off all the wires and connections, we have been able to hold her alot more.
I was released tonight and we thankfully did get a room at the Ronald McDonald house. It is super nice and will be so convenient to be so close by to the hospital. They are still thinking that we will be here for at least a week. We are not expecting any of the culture results for another couple of days. After those results come back we will see just how much longer it will be before getting to go home.
Keep in close touch--I will be posting lots more pictures tomorrow and giving the Tuesday update!
Thanks again for your prayers!

Give Thanks!!!

We just received notice that the doctors are pretty sure that Aubree does NOT have meningitis!! A huge relief! Her blood levels are still high and she is still on antibiotics. If her blood levels are still the same later this afternoon, then they will change to a different antibiotic. We are so happy to know that all her tubes have been removed, she has been taken out of the incubator and in a regular bassinet! Lots and lots of company today--it has been fun!

"Ask and you will Receive, and your Joy will be complete" John 16:24

AUBREE JEAN MILLER

October 5, 2007--7:57 p.m.--7 lbs 14 oz--20"long

Steve and I are so happy to see our little miracle finally arrive. She is so beautiful!

I went into labor early Friday morning and got to the hospital about 5:30 a.m. I had an extremely long day---the doctor finally decided to take Aubree by c-section at 7:30 p.m. Everything seemed great and we were so thankful for such a healthy little girl. Later into the night, nurses realized that Aubree was not breathing quiet right, they admitted her into NICU to put her on a ventilator. She stayed on the ventilator for about 18 hours, but with such close watch on her, they found that Aubree has an infection of some sort.

At 11:00 p.m. last night, October 6, Aubree had to have a spinal tap. The spinal fluid looked good to the doctor, but final results will not be back for 2 days. Please Please be praying for her!! If she does not have spinal meningitis, her hospital stay will be for only 8-10 days, of she does, we are looking at 30 days. Steve and I are planning to stay at the local Ronald McDonald housing right near the hospital. I possibly will be released tomorrow (Monday) or should for sure on Tuesday.

We wanted you to know that the blog will be updated as soon as we know any updates. Please leave comments--we want to hear from each and everyone of you.

We appreciate your love and support, but most of all we are so thankful for all your PRAYERS!!

"For you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings" says the Lord. Malachi 4:2

11-more days!!!

Monday I had another Doctors appointment and everything has stayed the same there was no change but he was really pleased with how my blood sugar numbers are looking and with how well the baby is moving and growing!! He thinks she is about 7 lbs (YIKES) I also went to the fetal montoring Dr. and was having contractions just not as many as before and they were also pleased with how good the baby moves! So I got 2 good reports!!(Finally good Dr. appointments for once) My mom went with me and we had a great day we went to the mall walked around and found lots of things we wanted!! I guess u can say we pretty much WINDOW shopped!! LOL
Steve and I sold our calves this past monday and now we have money to start another herd for the winter...he was pretty excited about gettin to buy new ones...and i was excited to get rid of them finally!! lol..This week has really been good..I just wish i could get on here and say SHES HERE!!!!lol....
My grandma says by the Farmers Almanac that she thinks the baby will come on the 11th so i guess we can cross our fingers that she may be right..but if not I am going to be induced for sure on the 15th so i really dont have much longer!!!
Hopefully the next time i write there is either a change or i will have a beautiful baby girl!!! :0)