Just hanging out...

Hello All!
Just thought we'd post a quick blog for all of those who have been checking each day. Only a few things to report about Amelia. We did take her to meet the dermatologist. He was pleasantly surprised when he saw her, he said she looked great and not what he expected. By looking at her he was able to rule out the very severe. He took a look at her dry skin on her back and neck and said it could be indicative of what her skin may do later but honestly it is hard to say anything about what will happen considering she is still in the sloughing process. That is why they don't examine Colloidian babies or do a biopsy until 2 or 3 months of age because it takes that long sometimes for the Colloidian membrane to come off. A biopsy now would just be confusing, therefore it's still too early to tell. Overall, he was encouraged he said she could be one of those babies who beats the odds and has totally normal skin after the membrane is gone. Amen. That's what we are praying for each and everyday, and that's why we pray for her total healing!
Her electrolyte levels were normal so he said we could skip the heel stick this week. Thank goodness. One less thing. Oh, and we had her weighed on Friday to be sure she is steadily gaining. Well...she is. She's up to 11 lbs. (Just look at her cheeks!!) I couldn't believe it! No problems there.
My parents headed North on Friday after helping us during the first 4 weeks of Amelia's life. It was so nice having them here we appreciated everything they did for us. Ford and I are now settling into life as parents. She is acting like any other newborn and it's so fun. She even has a nasty diaper rash (not fun), enjoys frequent feedings (why is it the feedings last longer in the middle of the night?), we change lots and lots of dirty diapers, and she loves to snuggle, oh and she loves her bath now! Today, Ford took us out for a drive and let me off at the new Anthropologie store (my favorite) down the street that just opened. While I browsed, he and Amelia drove around, she likes the car. It felt good to get out of the house! It's hard to believe it's been almost 4 weeks since she was born. As for me, I am feeling much better since the surgery. They say recovery takes a total of 6 weeks but I feel pretty good already, a real blessing.

I've heard that so many people check Amelia's blog daily, even several times a day. Wow, I love that. Thank you so much for caring about her. There are still many unknowns and it's easy to get fearful and even angry, but we are trying to remain positive and prayerful and of course we remind ourselves to take one day at a time. We are very blessed to have such a beautiful little girl.
So, since you are all praying for her, I am asking that you specifically pray for the dry spots still left on her body to slough away, revealing beautiful normal skin. And of course, for God to restore her from the top of her head to the tips of her toes...complete healing.
Thank you all and we love you.
Kim, Ford and Amelia