Emma Discovers her Thumb
Emma and I did some multi-tasking today. During our Kangaroo Care Cuddle this afternoon, she had her lunch (milk mixed with a vitamin solution, hence the icky colour of the liquid in the gavage tube) while I rocked her. One of her nurses walked by and saw that she was trying to find/suck her thumb. Luckily, I’ve started bringing a camera with me every day, so we were able to catch the moment 
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The pic also shows Emma’s CPAP, which sort of looks like itty-bitty scuba gear. A tiny little mask covers her nose and is connected to a tube which can deliver varying degrees of oxygen/air pressure making it easier for her to inflate her lungs.
As Eric mentioned last night, Emma continues to do well on the CPAP, and apart from the odd apnea spell, has been fairly stable over the past few days… She’s scheduled to have the first of several eye examinations later in the week, but apart from that, all she has to do now is grow and get stronger.
September 21st, 2005 at 2:20 am
Hey Laurie & Eric,
I just took the time to read all about little Emma’s progress. My heart and prayers are with you and your little fighter. Certainly looks like she has plans of her own. I am thrilled that you are Blogging her process,it will definately be an interesting read for her down the road. God bless you and keep you all safe! Your Friend – Debbie
September 21st, 2005 at 3:25 am
Laurie and Eric,
I check daily, but don’t often post….this time I had to. Emma is looking better and better in each photo and I have to add that you look wonderful! You are all in my thoughts and can’t wait until I get to visit and meet Emma!
Barb and Josee
September 21st, 2005 at 4:38 am
With Emma getting all the attention and rightly so but just have to say after such a stressful time Laurie you look GREAT.
Love Thelma
September 21st, 2005 at 10:50 am
Emma you are doing a fantastic job. You look so adorable in mummy’s arms. Some of your dear friend’s that have been praying for you non stop send there best wishes, Desi, Sharon and Toni. Our love to the four of you……
September 21st, 2005 at 12:32 pm
Laurie,so happy to hear that Emma is doing well and I have to add that you look fabulous! What a great photo.
Anna
September 21st, 2005 at 12:43 pm
Oh Laurie, something about that picture just brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. You look so wonderful, and Emma sucking her thumb is too cute for words.
Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I look forward to hearing about Emma’s progress every day.
xo Dani
September 21st, 2005 at 12:56 pm
Laurie,
The Emma Report is my first stop of the day, and I have to say…what a great start!! It’s not hard to see why little Emma is such a beauty.
September 21st, 2005 at 1:25 pm
I was so happy when I checked this morning to see you and the baby in the picture, there are no words to describe how wonderful it is to see that Emma is doing so good and I know that she still has a long road ahead of her but she is going to show us all just what she can do!
September 21st, 2005 at 1:26 pm
Dito to what the others have said… Laurie, you look great. Emma, you go girl.
Donna
September 21st, 2005 at 2:24 pm
You both look maaaahhhhvelous!
Anne M
September 21st, 2005 at 3:01 pm
Laurie and Eric–
I never post but I check on Emma’s status every day. The picture you posted today was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes! You have an amazing little fighter. Time will fly and in the not-so-distant future Michaela will have her beautiful little sister at home with her.
Bren
September 21st, 2005 at 7:36 pm
Yet another sweet tender moment for the two of you to share forever. Thank you for sharing with us. And, like the others said, you look terrific!!
September 21st, 2005 at 7:42 pm
What a wonderful picture! Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
September 22nd, 2005 at 12:47 am
Oh Laurie and Eric!
What an adorable moment to capture happening for the first time.
Emma has some great co-ordination, just wait till she gets her hands on some hair to pull!
Brenda
September 23rd, 2005 at 2:22 pm
OH MY! How cute is that! I love the thumg sucking. And she looks just wonderful all cuddled up on your Laurie.
You ROCK EMMA!
Hugs
Sharon
September 23rd, 2005 at 3:25 pm
Mother-daughter cuddling together, that is so precious as evidenced on your face Laurie, you look grea, and thembsucking Emma is the sweetest thing.
You go girl!!