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02/15/10

Today we began our new schedule of many, regular doctor visits. We will continue to see specialists at the University of Maryland to follow up on Juliana’s health. Today we met with her opthamologist, Dr. Soni. He checked her eyes for any residual ROP and found that she is 100% cleared! This is such a blessing! Although he told us 2 weeks ago that her eyes looked good, he still wanted to follow up to be sure. He wants to see her in a few months to check for nearsightedness, a common outcome for ROP babies.

Upcoming appointments include another pediatrician visit here in Hagerstown, and then back to Baltimore for a surgical follow-up, orthopedic follow-up, and NICU follow-up. We will also be receiving home health care nurses and physical therapists regularly to make sure that Juliana is progressing as she should with her growth. So far, she is a superstar (as already noted).

We continue to be thrilled with our home experience: we love bathing her, feeding her, and snuggling with her all day long. We are blessed to be warm and cozy and together.

Juliana received her first Valentine’s Day rose (from Grandpa and Grandma Minner), and she is slowly being introduced to many new sights and smells here at home.

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18 Responses to “02/15/10”

  1. Heather Landers says:
    February 15, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Welcome Home! I’m so glad that you are enjoying your time together. Juliana is absolutely adorable and must be loving her 24/7 attention from the 2 of you. You’re still in our prayers as you continue to adjust to life on the homefront. Cherish these snuggle times before you have to go running after her!

  2. Katie says:
    February 15, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    She looks like she’s eating the rose! She’s nuts! :-D

  3. Sandra says:
    February 15, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Juliana is an amazing baby girl who was blessed with amazing parents. I’m glad that she is doing soo well and that you three are home, comfortable and happy :) Happy late Valentines!!

  4. Megan says:
    February 15, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    love the chubby cheeks!!!

  5. Ansley says:
    February 16, 2010 at 8:47 am

    So sweet! :)

  6. Lynette Gardner says:
    February 16, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day you three! I am so happy for you guys - cherish this time, it goes by so quickly.

  7. Nikki Getman says:
    February 16, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Such good news about her ROP! She is a superstar!

  8. Cathy Jackson says:
    February 16, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I say a prayer of thankfulness for you guys every time I go play for the Highlanders and choir. She’s adorable.

  9. Rebecca Kemboi says:
    February 16, 2010 at 10:57 am

    So happy to see how much she has grown. God is good.

  10. Aunt Shirley says:
    February 16, 2010 at 11:38 am

    What a little doll. Love those little fingers and the dark eyes. I still think she looks like Megan.

  11. Charisa says:
    February 16, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Happy Valentines! Glad you are all home :)

  12. Megan says:
    February 16, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    i love her so much!!!

  13. Aunt Barbara says:
    February 16, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    She is so precious! I look forward to each new picture.

  14. Jen says:
    February 16, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    That’s great news!!! I have no doubt that you are loving her snuggles and just the downtime without the chaos of the NICU. Isn’t it the most wonderful thing?

    Jen

  15. Kathy Kelley says:
    February 17, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    So glad you are enjoying your time together!

  16. Monica Peeke says:
    February 20, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    She’s adorable!! Glad she’s doing so well.:)

  17. Kim Gordon says:
    February 22, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    So happy you guys are at home! Love the nursery pictures! She is so cute!

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