Because You Asked

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And Baby Clara! She is doing just fine. They are slowly starting to add a teensy drip of nutrition into her stomach through a pic line. It will be a super slow process, taking up to a week before she can take all of her nourishment through her digestive system. They are running the standard tests for a preemie, and so far she seems to be passing with flying colors.

This photo was taken in the brief moment that my Sister got to see her Clara on her way out of recovery. Since then, my Sister hasn't been stable enough to move, and Clara can't be moved either, so photos and video have been their only connection.

My Sis has to be able to sit up in a wheelchair without getting dizzy before they will take her to the NICU for a visit. I talked to her on the phone last night, and her attitude is very positive. She's a trooper. We are all praying with all our might that her body will rally soon so that her Mama's heart can be soothed by being able to be with her baby.

Here's Clara again, with her Daddy's hand as size reference.

And a bit of video that my Dad took about an hour after she was born.

Did that little squeak just kill you, or what?

Auntie Beth is on her way! Just as soon as school lets out this afternoon, I'll be heading up to look into my Sister's eyes and see that teeny little babe. I can hardly wait!