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Daddy's little sweetheart

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Bath Time

Saturday in Atlanta

We had a terrific time visiting with family this weekend in Atlanta. Lots of loved ones stopped by on Saturday to see us. Well, really to see Ellie :) It seems like we put the camera down for a bit when Gamms and Papa came. We were just so excited to see them! Luckily they snapped some shots with their camera, which we hope to upload soon.

Loving on ReeRee.






Hanging out with her cousin, Jackson. Where's Owen???




Good to know that we can use the mat for at least another two years.


On the back porch.






Testing Auntie Heather's patience.


Snuggling with Daddy Bill.


Without our monitors we had to find a quiet place close by for Ellie to take her nap. The pool table seemed like the logical answer :)

Road to Recovery

Ellie has received lots of TLC over the last few days, and now seems to be turning the corner. She is now breathing at a normal rate, but still with some mild wheeze and "lung junk". Her coughs are more productive, though, and her feeding is almost back to normal. For now, we are keeping our plans to travel to Atlanta this weekend to see all of our wonderful family there who are chomping at the bit to meet her/see her again. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers these past few days. They were just what the doctor ordered!

Hanging in there

Ellie's cold has gotten worse over the last few days. We took her to the after hours pediatric clinic last night because her breathing was very labored. She tested positive for RSV - bronchialitis. She's taking a little breathing treatment when her respirations are more than 60 per minute and we are driving her crazy suctioning out her nose. The suctioning business is especially torturous for Seth, who hates making her so upset. She's supposed to get worse before she gets better, so we are hunkering down for the long haul. Seth stayed home with her today and plans to be home again tomorrow. She has a 9 a.m. appointment with her pediatrican, who will see how she as progressed (hopefully not regressed!). I'm a little concerned about dehydration today, as Ellie has eaten very little. She is, however, sleeping like a champ. Say a prayer for our little pookie.

Sunday at the park