Tough Day

Battley has had two episodes today of apnea (when she stops breathing on her own). This happened once Friday, but she was in the NICU at the time. Today she was in the room with Catherine and Adam both times. She is attached to two monitors at all times that monitor her breathing and oxygen levels. The monitors alerted them both times, and they put an oxygen mask just in front of her face and gave her a rub and she began breathing again on her own both times. She turned blue both times, and I am sure none of us can imagine how scary it must have been. When they go home they will be taking the monitors and rescue oxygen with them. They also met with the cardiologist today. They thought there was a chance of going home today, but he wants to increase her feelings a little more before releasing her. It's possible they will be leaving tomorrow. On a good note, the neonatologist cut the skin tag that has been holding her left eye shut. Both eyes are wide open now. She is so alert and even more beautiful today than I remember her being yesterday! They have all had the best days they could have imagined until today. Four perfect days and one bad that has shaken them very badly. Everyone of us has bad days that make us appreciate the good ones so much more. Please pray for good and happy days to come. When it is time for Battley to go home It will be such a blessing and the answer to many prayers. At the same time, it will be a scary and overwhelming experience. As Catherine has posted before, they want visitors and can't wait to show off little Battley. Once they have had time to settle in they will post here that they are ready to have visitors. Until that time they ask for your thoughts and prayers, but they know you will understand their need for privacy during the transition. Adam says many people have asked about food. If you would like to sign up for a meal click this link: www.takethemameal.com. Go to "find a meal schedule" search by recipient last name: Terhune password: soccer if the schedule is full Or if you have any questions email Michelle Cooper at mandmcooper@mac.com and she can open up more slots. Providing meals will be such a wonderful way to make sure that the can focus all of their energy on Battley and Hayden. Let's just work to make sure that coordinating meals does not become a burden. As Adam says, "people keep asking me what I want to eat. My brain hurts too bad, and I'm too tired to even know or care." Catherine's quote, " I need food in my body to make milk for my baby. I couldn't care less what that food is....I'll eat it!" I'm guilty of asking what they want every time I've been up here. Hello! This is The South. We show love by feeding people! The website gives you the option to let everyone know what meal you will be taking. This can help eliminate getting the same meal over and over. Their only request is that you bring whatever your family would love. One less decision for them to make will be greatly appreciated!!