So... some of these pictures are a little bit... gory... maybe? I'll give you a warning on which ones to skip if you are a bit tender in the tummy. :D
Adalyn did SOOO well. We are now almost 3 weeks out and she has the device on and working! It has been a miracle to see her react! She will startle to sounds, is making more noises and is starting to turn towards voices and sounds on her toys.
We have felt so blessed an guided through every step with Adalyn, but getting the device was a sweet, sweet moment. We felt a tender confirmation that we did the right thing for Adalyn. Heavenly Father knows her and loves her even better and more than me. That is such a blessing and strength to me.
So, without further ado- Pictures.
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| I really thought her wrap was cute... kind of looks like hair. |
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As she was waking up. She was wearing a cute little teeny hospital gown! And they have cribs that are spectacular.
We stayed the night with her and just took care of her while they monitored her after surgery |
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This was when she noticed her daddy in the room.
DON'T LOOK NOW IF YOU ARE FAINT OF HEART...
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The wound. In the words of my sister- "That's pretty gnarly". Don't worry this was immediately after the wrap came off- it's healed up really nicely now. Almost can't see the scar even with her hair pulled up.
OK, safe to look again. |
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| Coming home from the hospital. She slept the whole way. Poor, tired girl. |
The really fun part started now. Grandma Hicken came!!! She flew into Kirksville on the little 8 passenger plane and it was "FUN". Good thing she waited to eat lunch until she got here. :D
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| Adalyn sported this cute ponytail for a little while to keep her hair out of her owie. For those of you looking, it looks better already, doesn't it? |
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| We did a lot of laying around after surgery. |
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| This day she sported some cute clips to keep her hair out. And this blanket.... she got it at the hospital. :D |
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| She was starting to feel better by this time. |
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| Hanging with Grandma! |
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| Feeling good and eating pudding- one of her new favorites since we ordered it at the hospital for her. |
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| ANNNND... the cochlear implant! So neat! Sometime I'll post about the actual technology- but today is all about our sweet miracle girl. |
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| Passed out while drinking her milk in the car. |
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Just thought this one was cute. I took it last night while we cuddled. Day 3 with the device on is going great!!!
So, our girl is doing great acclimating so far. It will take a lot of therapy and time before she will start trying some real words, but we're already excited with what we are seeing! (And hearing!) |
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