Wow! What an exhausting day. We got to St Mary's at about 10 am to visit with Eleanor before she had to get ready for her transfer. She had had a good night and was resting peacefully while we were there. It was nice to spend some time with Ellie and also with her nurse that we have come to know and care about. It is weird to think we will not be returning there (except maybe to visit).
The ambulance transport showed up a little after 1 pm. It was quite a production! There was a transport nurse, a nurse practitioner, and a respitory specialist all for our little girl. They have an amazing transport system with a little isolette box that has all the mechanical stuff built into it. The new nurses seemed really nice and wanted to know everything that makes Ellie happy. They took off with our girl a little before 2, and we headed over to DeVos.
The change in atmosphere was immediate, as we toured the huge parking garage looking for a parking space. We are used to having the closest parking spot at St Mary's ;) We made our way to the NICU floor (should have grabbed a wheelchair-I was getting tired out at this point). The NICU there is quite a production. We were given a passcode that is used when calling for info about Ellie, shown the huge waiting room, and I spent some time in the pumping room. We were hoping to see Ellie settled in, but they wanted to do an EKG when she arrived because the cardiologist was already on the floor. We decided to head home for a rest and will return for the grand tour this evening.
Well, this is the beginning of lots of tests and hopefully getting some answers. We do not know what the future holds, but we do know that we are in God's hands and that He is watching over us and Ellie. His name will be glorified through this whole experience. We trust in his will.
Peace,
Emily
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Praise God that the transfer went well! Your family, especialy Ellie, remains in our prayers.
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Melissa
Adam&Emily: We are keeping little Ellie and your family in our prayers. We pray you will find answers in the next few days. We are trusting that God will work our His plan in Ellie's life. May God give you all the strength you need for each day. Gord & Mary Walcott
ReplyDeletewe are so glad that you arrived in DeVos in a timely manner and the ball is rolling already. We continue to pray with you.
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FINALLY! Oh, we are so pleased she is finally in the care of those who will give you some answers. We pray for miracles. We have you in our daily prayers. Ellie's life will shine with God's glory. Love to you all, Doug and Farah Apicella
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ReplyDeleteEllie is in my thoughts and prayers nearly constantly. What wonderful support from all over! It sustains you as you learn what's going on and what needs to happen. I loved the pictures yesterday of Ellie in your arms, Emily. It's so right. Let people take care of you so that you can tend to Ellie and have plenty of your life-giving milk for her.
Love you!
Juliet
We are continuing our prayers for Ellie and her family. The new pictures are precious ones, and I am so glad that Mama and baby girl were finally united...now for Daddy's turn. Love to you all, Valarie and family
ReplyDeleteWe are so grateful to our Father for paving the way for Ellie to arrive at Children's today.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Pam Peterson gave us this verse; I thought it was so wonderful, I'm passing it on: 2 Thes 2:16,17, 'May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word'.
I am praying this morning that you both had a restful nights sleep knowing that your precious little girl is in a hospital that is taking good care of her so you can rest. I can only imagine how tired out you must both be. We are praying for the strength and support you need to be there at just the moments you need it most. Lean on His everlasting arms and love, He will never ever leave you or forsake you. He is with you always. I am confident that you are feeling His presence with each new day.
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