Today is Becca’s 1-week-old birthday! It’s hard to imagine that only a week ago, our little Becca was born. Becca continues to do well with her feedings and is now taking 6ml an hour. Today they started her back on antibiotics to clear up an infection in her lungs. The nurse said Becca will probably be on the antibiotics for 5 day, and they’re hoping this will help her to get off the respirator.

Becca received several presents today…which arrived just in time for her 1-week birthday. Uncle Sam and Aunt Ashley sent her a box full of clothes and a Bible Story book, one of my piano students gave her a blanket and teddy bear, and (honorary) Uncle Brian and Aunt Jo sent her two preemie outfits with a preemie headband. I love looking at her new clothes and thinking that someday she’ll be wearing these and be home with us. I guess they represent “hope” to me in what God is going to do in the weeks to come.

When we visited Becca last evening we found out that they’re giving her caffeine to stimulate the part of her brain that reminds her to breathe. I’m not sure when they’ll let me start bringing her coffee in the mornings, but when I get the okay, I’m ready!

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement. Every day so far, we’ve had encouraging news on Becca’s progress, and every day Amy feels a little better. We don’t know what God has in store for the coming days, but we’re trusting that He knows best.

Probably later today Amy will post some photos for Becca’s 1-week birthday.