Update October 14, 2007

Today was another good day for Sierra Rose:
-She was awake several times throughout the day.
-Her feeding rate was increased to 10 cc per hour.
-Her hyperal level (IV fluid) was decreased.
-Her weight has increased. She weighed 5 lb. 11 oz. at birth. Now she weighs 7 lb. 10 oz.

Tomorrow Sierra's nurses will remove the feeding tube from her mouth and run it through her nose. This will free up her mouth for more sucking lessons. Later this week she may be able to use a bottle.

PRAYER
-Pray that Sierra will be able to digest the milk well. Usually she does all right but sometimes she doesn't digest it all.
-Pray that Sierra's sucking reflex will strengthen.
-Pray for Sierra's complete mental healing.

PRAISE
-Sierra Rose has been doing very well over the past several days. This is a great encouragement to everyone.
-Thank God for friends and family. All of you have been absolutely wonderful! Thanks for your friendship and for your faithful intercession on behalf of Sierra Rose and the rest of the family.

--MK