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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Gwyneth Rose Update

The preliminary labs and cultured have all come back negative for an infection in Gwyneth's body. Her Xrays are looking a little better, and the nurses and I can tell that she is back to her normal self (she had been acting very lethargic Tuesday night). They're weened her down to room air and just a little pressure on the jet vent.

So, as of right now, it looks as if there is no infection and that she just got tired from breathing on her own.


Thank you!

Nate
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77 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Praise God! We continue praying for your precious girl.

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  2. weavermomMarch 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    YAY!!! Her eyes look so bright in this picture - so alert and aware! She's beautiful.

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  3. The Marini'sMarch 13, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    she looks really cute in this picture!!! she's getting 'SOOOO big!' :) thanks for sharing

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  4. Mama GrizzlyMarch 13, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    Nate and Tricia - she is BEAUTIFUL!! Simply BEAUTIFUL! She is blessed beyond belief to have you both as parents. May God continue to hold her in the palm of His hand!

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  5. AllisonMarch 13, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    So glad to hear that! We pray she continues to get stronger and stronger!

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  6. marciaMarch 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Oh my...just look at that little peanut watching her Daddy take her picture! This sounds like really good news...back down to room air on the vent already, and nothing growing in the cultures at this point in time! Even trained marathon runners need to have some R & R after the event...and she is just a novice at this breathing-on-your-own thing! Go Gwyneth! And Go God!

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  7. Le comité de l'OdysséeMarch 13, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Such good news!!!

    Prayers do work! More are headed your way!
    And I love the picture!

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  8. North Carolina MomMarch 13, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    She's so pretty, she is like a little Tinkerbell she's so pretty adn small! I love the little nest she sleeps in, they sure take the best care of babies up there at Duke!

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  9. UnknownMarch 13, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Praise the Lord!...again!!

    She looks so cute with her legs over her little bumper pad.

    Thanks for the updates

    Bert in Moyock

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  10. SylvieMarch 13, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    Gwyneth is a beautiful little girl! We are so glad that she is feeling bettter!
    You are in our prayers,

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  11. Jen in AlMarch 13, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    thank you so much for the update! what a praise! she looks great! continuing to pray for both your girls and their man! jen in al

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  12. UnknownMarch 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Praise God!!!! She is getting more beautimous every single day (yes, I know that beautimous is not a word, but beautiful just doesn't cover it!)

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  13. DiMarch 13, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    YAY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. I am here if you want to listenMarch 13, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Tricia & Nathan
    I am SO happy to hear all Gwyneth's
    labs & cultures have come back negative, That very important piece if information makes my day a happy one, I am going to go to our church to Thank God Once Again for the Prayers he has answered and Light a Candle for each of you, Gwyneth Tricia & Nathan.
    Prayers as always
    Patricia N.

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  15. Full of GraceMarch 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    So Very Thankful!!!

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  16. StacemoeMarch 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Great News!!! God is good!!! Still praying for all of you from Dallas. I can't get over how much bigger Gwyneth is!!!

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  17. AndieMarch 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    That is wonderful news. It's amazing how a few ounces change these tiny babies so much...she's not quite two pounds yet...but looks so big compared with where she started! Prais God! Prayers continue...
    Blessings-Andie

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  18. Amy E.March 13, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    PTL!!!! That is sooo good to hear!!
    Still prayin' in Texas!

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  19. I am here if you want to listenMarch 13, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Oh I forgot I wanted to add,
    Gwyneth Rose is perfectly beautiful
    looking SO cute in last pic posted
    Showering You All Loving With Prayers,
    Patricia N.

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  20. StephMarch 13, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    Awesome news, still in my prayers!

    Steph/Stl Mo

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  21. Brad, Carmen, Braylen and Alea FleckMarch 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    That is fantastic news! Thank you, Jesus for keeping little Gwyneth Rose in the palm of your hand!!!

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  22. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)March 13, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    ::: wiping brow :::

    I'm glad things are looking up. I know she's tough, and that God is big. But I was still sweating this a bit...

    Yay, God. Yay, Gwyneth. Yay, modern medicine.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Nate-
    Can you provide me with your email address? I'd like to send you an email.
    ~ Sarah in PA

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  24. RaycoTDMarch 13, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Praise GOD!!!

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  25. Niki NickelMarch 13, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Praise God. May she continue to grow and get stronger everyday.

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  26. DestiniMarch 13, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    AMEN! I am so thankful...

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  27. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    i'm so glad to read your positive update. i'll keep praying for you guys, as usual. (and gwyneth looks so adorable in that picture!)

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  28. Seth SoriaMarch 13, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    I am so happy for the both of you. I know that is a huge relief. Rest well today knowing your beautiful girl is in the best hands!! Gods

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  29. bdodgeMarch 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Praise the Lord.

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  30. Proud preemie momMarch 13, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Hope Gwyneth just needs a little rest - our son did the very same thing. He was reintubated after several weeks on CPAP - he was just worn out. 2 days was all the rest he needed to bounce back and he fed and grew from there on out. I pray Miss Gwyneth will do the same - bloom and flourish under all the love and great care she is getting!

    She is getting more beautiful every day! We continue to pray for you all.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    I am glad her tests came out negative. Remember, breathing on her own is a lot of work. She needs help once in a while. So think of it as not a bad thing. It is a good thing. :) She is doing remarkably well. I can't believe how alert she is. That is truly amazing. She is beautiful. :)

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  32. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Look at her growing! She looks amazing in this photo - it would look better w/o the oxygen - but she is doing awesome! What a cutie pie!

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  33. CarmenMarch 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    That's great news Nate, I'm so glad she doesn't have any infection.

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  34. UnknownMarch 13, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    My daughter, whom we welcomed into the world at twenty-six weeks, also tuckered out after making progress in her breathing. She went back and forth between the cannula and c-pap. The neonatologists said her respiratory setback was related to her weight (like Gwyneth, she was having difficulty gaining weight). She didn't have a strong enough chest wall. I hope Gwyneth will gain weight soon, giving her the physical strength necessary to breathe completely on her own.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Praise the Lord! God hears our prayers once again!!! God is good!
    Great pics!

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  36. UnknownMarch 13, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Praise God! She really does look so bright-eyed! I did not realize how preciously petite she is until my son brought the same pug stuffed animal down to show me. Then I saw you all holding her and could see even more what a miracle she is! So glad she is feeling better!

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  37. CarolMarch 13, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    ahh, she is so beautiful and getting bigger! Its asking a lot of a such a little one to breath on her own I guess - go glad there is no infection - hopefully all this means more holding and cuddling.

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  38. Pam O'BrienMarch 13, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    That's good news!

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  39. JessicaMarch 13, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Amazing! She's so precious! I've been thinking about her every day since i found your blog! I'll continue to keep everyone in my prayers!

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  40. JoyMarch 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    God is amazing!

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  41. Florida_MomMarch 13, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    Praise the Lord for the good report. She is looking wonderful. Praying that she reaches 2 lbs soon.

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  42. Pete, Ali, Charlie and RosieMarch 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Great news - that's what we've been hoping for. What a cute pic, by the way - she's getting so big now!

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  43. ElizaMarch 13, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Oh, YAY! I've got her on my worry-list with my own three, and yesterday was very taxing on my poor nerves!!! Poor thing, of course she's tired, but what a little fighter! And am I the only one who noticed that she may have the fur of a Lawrenson but those are Tricia's eyes!

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  44. KerryMarch 13, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Micropreemies have got to be about the most amazing people on earth! For the majority of people something as "simple" as breathing is taken for granted. For someone like Gwyneth breathing on her own is something she has fought for. And, it looks like she is conquering that battle just fine. Most micropreemies have to go back on the vent at least once. Gwyneth got off that vent the first time so fast! It just shows she is a fighter. Love the pictures and glad to hear she can have that so very important skin to skin comfort again!

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  45. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    Oh my gosh, she is SO ABSOLUTELY CUTE! I guess I'm used to seeing all the wires and gizmos now b/c I check your blog every day. So I don't see them anymore - I'm sure you know what I mean. I just see her. And she has an adorable expression in this photo. I love it!! Precious little baby girl. We prayed and will continue.

    Heidi Reed

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  46. candicesalazarMarch 13, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    I am amazed at the "alertness" (is that a word?) of this baby. I have seen many a NICU baby---and her appearance alone is astounding! I am just THRILLED that God is working in her as we speak. Clear cultures, yeah!!! Improved CXR, yeah!! THANK YOU JESUS!!
    Nurse Candice & Co in Nebraska

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  47. EmilyMarch 13, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Praise God.

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  48. Meredith K BeaupreMarch 13, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Even with the vent back on she is as beautiful as ever. Those eyes are so bright!!! One of my favorite pics so far! :)

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  49. Kacy JeanMarch 13, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    I love this picture of Gwyneth..she's so beautiful and just reinforces the wonders of the Lord!

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  50. BreeMarch 13, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    THis is the first time I am commenting but I have been reading and praying for several months! I just wanted to let you know that its 1 step forward 2 steps back in the NICU. (I am sure you have heard that- but its so helpful to remember!) The journey is such a rollercoaster! Gwyneth is doing amazing! My daughter is a surviving twin and they were born at 25wks4d- she is going to be 6 in May! We all survived the NICU and you guys will too! It can just feel like as soon as Gwyneth is making progress something else comes up and sets her back! Many prayers to you all!

    March for Babies (march of dimes) is coming up! This is our 6th year walking for the team we created for our angel "Heaven's Hope" www.marchforbabies.com/buhtafly I am hoping to raise $5000 again like we did 2 years ago- its an amazing feeling! I gotta get working on donations actually! haha You guys should set up a team!!!

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  51. MaryMarch 13, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Hooray for Gwyneth! I'm so happy that she didn't have an infection. God is so good. Looks like she has really grown well past the pug now. Good for her. What a little cutie. Hope ya'll are having a good day.

    Mary
    Florida

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  52. The Mac FamMarch 13, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    God is good. Still praying. Blessings from Florida.

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  53. KayMarch 13, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    She's so adorably cute on that picture! So glad for the good reports!

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  54. Sara CohenMarch 13, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    I am glad to hear that she is doing better. In these pictures, she suddenly looks soooo big!

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  55. EmmieMarch 13, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    That photo is GORGEOUS! She looks like she's saying "Come on now Dad, that's enough photos, come and fuss me instead!" xxx

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  56. Harris BoysMarch 13, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Praise God..that is the best news I'm sure you guys could get!

    AWESOME!

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  57. Mrs. Wendy YorkMarch 13, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    I am so glad she is doing better. Praying non-stop for you all!!!!
    Wendy

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  58. Mrs. Wendy YorkMarch 13, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    I am so glad she is doing better. Praying non-stop for you all!!!!
    Wendy

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  59. LesleyMarch 13, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    And another prayer is answered!! Praise God!
    Blessings,
    Lesley

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  60. VioletMarch 13, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    that is such wonderful news, so happy to hear she is doing well.

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  61. JulieMarch 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    What good news!! So glad she's already bouncing back. God really has a special plan for her!

    Nate & Tricia, I know I'm a little late with it, but I put a list on my blog for you...check it out when you get a chance.

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  62. AmyMarch 13, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    She's such a cute little peanut and I can tell compared to past pictures that she is really getting healthier and bigger with each week. She's just beautiful and how blessed you and your wife must feel to have her. So glad I stumbled upon your blog and can add your family to my prayer list each day.

    Amy

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  63. SheilaMarch 13, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Great news! and a great photo - it's so nice to see her unswaddled, stretching her arms and legs. Continuing in prayers for her strength and healing...

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  64. MrsKruseMarch 13, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Look at her here. I think it's her best pic yet!

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  65. AlaneMMarch 13, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    Oh Praise You Father for your hand upon this precious child.

    Nate that is wonderful news, I'm so happy for you! She is a tiny lil cutie pie. My kids love to look at her pictures. We talk a lot about the tiny baby :)
    God bless!

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  66. Sarah & BradleyMarch 13, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Great news! I love how alert she looks in the picture!

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  67. RebekahMarch 13, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    That is such a precious picture! :)

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  68. Barbara Metcalf Bella Vista, ArkansasMarch 13, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Are those tears in her eyes? Oh my. That makes me sad. But I'm so glad to hear that the precious baby girl doesn't have an infection and is back on the mend. She is such a little doll. I'm praying for you all.

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  69. BeverlyMarch 13, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    I can tell from those bright eyes that she must be feeling better. Thanks for the update and pics.

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  70. LeslieMarch 13, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I love this picture of little Gwyneth! She is just precious. Prise God that she doesn't appear to have an infection, and that her little body is growing. I am praying for you entire family!

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  71. MandyMarch 13, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I love the last picture of her! So sweet! I am so glad she is doing better! Sweet baby!

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  72. SheriMarch 13, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    Praise God!!! WOO HOO!

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  73. JonesFam4March 13, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    She looks SO much bigger!!! wow, I don't know anything about this realm of things (preemie), but she looks amazing!!! Praying she'll continue to abound and amaze...

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  74. Patience LeinoMarch 13, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Thanks for the update! We've been out of town at a conference & first chance we got to check online, we went straight for your blog. Praise the Lord!

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  75. EmmaMarch 13, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    that is my favorite picture. She has changed so much. She is absolutely beautiful (like her mama). You all did really good with her.

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  76. KatyMarch 13, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    HOORAY! Praise God that she is infection-free! She looks so much more grown-up in this picture, and SO beautiful!

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  77. ScottMarch 14, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    That is such good news! Thanks for updating. We were praying off and on all day yesterday for Gwyneth. We prayed again last night and trusting for a donor soon.

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