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Eden had a rough day today. She may have to be on the respirator for a couple of days. All the o2 & co2 levels were off most of the day. During our last visit, she finally started to respond to the treatments and the doctors were more optimistic.
She is currently resting well and we will be praying for a good night's rest. Those lungs were just not quite ready to be working at 33+ weeks. She still has not been stable enough to take milk, but Tina has produced plenty. God willing she can have a drop of the milk tomorrow.
G'night all and thanks for checking Eden's blog, for all the comments and especially for all the prayers.
This blog is to document God's wonderful creation through us.
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. (Ps 9:1)
About Eden
Eden is a miracle. (See details below)
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
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Prayer Requests
Please pray for:
| * | Health for Tina |
| * | Eden's memory to be a testimony for Jesus. |
| * | Strength for Eden's mommy and daddy. |
Psalm 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.
Birth Countdown
July 3, 2009 at 2:20pm
Current Status
Eden Lanay Graves
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Eden's Time on Earth
7 days, 6 hrs, 45 min
Miracles of Eden
Here are a few of Eden's Miracles:
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
| * | We became pregnant at all. After 19 years of marriage and seemingly unable to have kids. |
| * | 12 Weeks. Her ultrasounds and Tina's blood tests showed Eden would not make it to 19 weeks. |
| * | 19 Weeks. The doctors were shocked that she was still around and the ultrasounds looked 'normal' |
| * | 23, 25, 29 Weeks. Doctors continued to be shocked. They told us we should expect to lose her soon. |
| * | 33 Weeks. Doctors decided to deliver her early but thought she would not survive the birth. |
| * | July 3rd. Eden did survive and lived for seven days. |
| * | She stole the hearts of Mom & Dad without doing much of anything. |
| * | She stole the hearts of many of you whom she's never met! |
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
5 comments:
Eden is so beautiful and so strong, praise the Lord for His blessings!
You are in our prayers!
Love,
RonnyJaz
What a blessing to have special "angels"(nurses) looking after our little Eden, and to know she's cradled in our Father's hands.
You are ALL in my prayers!
Give Eden a little finger squeeze from her Tante Frannie!
Love to all....
Well, I guess I should have been watching the blog more. I had no idea Eden was born until today! She's sooooo small!!! I'll be praying for her and I'll send out a note to those at RMC to pray for her as well. Love you guys!
John, Tina, Eden,
Please know that the folks of LifeSpring Church are praying for you and especially the folks in the Graves' small group! We love you all...
Dave & Leslie
We are praying for a better day today. Our Sunday School lifted her up in our prayers this morning and she is still on our prayer list. God is watching over all 3 of you. We love you!!
Chris & Linda
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