December 22, 2009

Another Graduation Day

I've got a few more pictures to post but first, the news. Ellen had her second visit with the pulmonologist today. At our first visit back in October we were (naively) hopeful that she would no longer need the apnea monitor she'd been attached to since birth. At that visit, however, they told us we could wean her off it. Today, after two months of weaning, Jeanine took her back and we're VERY pleased to report that she has graduated yet again. No more monitor necessary! We've all been so blessed that her progress has been so steady. Her weight today was 11 pounds, 15 ounces (with onesie and diaper on). No, she's not walking yet. Nor dating.

We're looking forward to both sets of parents coming out (weather permitting) in the next couple of weeks. Ellen will be baptized on Sunday, January 3 at RCRC (271 Lincoln Ave., Ridgewood, NJ) during the morning service - 10:30 AM. It's been a long journey already to this point but we're ready to celebrate Christmas, New Year's, and a baptism with our friends and family. If you're in town (or want to be), please come for the celebration.

And now, the pictures with info.

The belt is off! At least two of us are happy about it...


After Sunday evening's Service of Lessons and Carols...Ellen in one of her Christmas dresses.


Just a little cuddle time.

This will probably be the last post before Christmas. We go to see the cardiologist on Christmas Eve for an echocardiogram to see if her PFO (https://health.google.com/health/ref/Patent+foramen+ovale) has closed. We won't know the results of the test for at least a week. Given the nature of the week, it will probably be more like two weeks. Anyway, we're hopeful it will provide for more celebration when the results are available. And when we know, we'll let you know!

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers on our behalf. May God bless you and yours this season and always.

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