Zoe has been doing really well.
She had a pretty difficult time coming out so the doctor had to use a suction cup to pull her out while Jess pushed. The cup pulled off three times so Zoe has a very big suction ring on her head. This also caused a big scab in the middle of the ring. This also caused her to have a pretty big "cone head." The "cone head" has already gone down most of the way but the ring is still there. Needless to say she does not like it if you go anywhere near touching it.
The doctor also said she had a "potentially fatially" low platelet count. He said this is part of the blood that fights infection. When they first checked her blood her count was 62. Normal for a baby is between 150 and 400. The second time they took her blood her count was 250.
So all is good.
We'll continue to post more of her story in the next couple days.
Also, Jess' mom came in yesterday afternoon. We are really glad she's here to help us out the next week.
6 comments:
Zoe is so adorable...like a china doll. (a doll that cries and poops, too, right??! :-) ) Love the picture of daddy and Zoe. They say there is nothing like a daddy and his little girl. smiles
Hey guys, Still oogling and staring @ pictures of our new niece. Love all the pics but the one of Grandma looking down @ her is really precious. Looks like mom could use some mt.dew. ooops not for awhile - babyhas to eat!!
Congrats. Glad you both are doing good. Zoe is precious, and I love the name. Take care.
What a precious gift from God!
Zoe, I have been holding you in my heart for a long time, and now I look forward to holding you in my arms. Lots of love to you -- Mommy and Daddy too!
Grammy
she is beautiful! i love looking at her pretty little face :) i am so happy for you guys
What a very beatiful baby.. We can see your life will be forever changed... A MIRACLE FROM GOD.KEN AND TWILA
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