Nikki got to hold Akiva for the 1st time

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Nikki got to hold Akiva for the 1st time
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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 5:40pm
yesterday! There was a little problem with the respirator tubes in the way but they worked around that. She held her for 2 hours skin to skin and said that this is the

most wonderful feeling in the world. She was feeling that her baby belonged to the respirator not to her and said she felt like it really did not feel like her baby before this.

Alan (Nikki's dh) gave her some kisses and took lots of video of moms first hold on her. I hope he took some still shots too for us. I am so glad that we bought them the video recorder the other week, this baby will have her life story on film.

Akiva made it through the heart surgery and although it took her a day and half to get over the anesthetic she was doing great. She is no longer getting pain meds, but is on antibiotics so that there will be no infection form the surgery.

She has to have the respirator on at about 20% but that is not too bad.. soon she will be without it again.

Well seems like it has been a good weekend for our little one.. and now I so want to go back and see her... this weekend to come will seem like months instead of days.

Well Just wanted to update you all on her progress!

Hugs, Lor


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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:10pm
This is so, so exciting!! I am so very happy for all of you!! Love, Gabby

       


 


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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:21pm
Oh Lori how wonderful for Nikki as every mother needs to hold her baby. I am betting that little Akiva also felt so much better being in her mommy's arms. Sounds like that little girl is going to be just fine.

Love

Mary

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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:24pm
Oh Lor...This is the most wonderful news..I am so happy for all...especially for Akiva's dear mommy,Nikki, who was feeling that her baby belonged to the respirator....And the human touch is so important for precious Akiva too....How neat that Alan was and is able to video these special moments....Hugs and Kisses to all!!!!
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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 7:29pm
Lor, that post just made my day! So happy that Nikki got to hold her little one! They both need that so much! So, are you going down there soon?

Hugs, Red

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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 7:43pm
lor what wonderful news and how happy your dd and dsil must be!! so glad to hear little akiva is doing so well!!will continue to keep her in my prayers!!((hugs))mindy
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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 8:40pm
What a beautiful Mothers Day for that family, so glad to hear it.

Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the update.
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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 8:56pm
Thats great that she finally got to hold Akiva,bet that she was real excited that she could hold her for the first time.Now Nikki and Akiva can start bonding,something that they both really need at this point.Prayers still going out for them.Di

 

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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 9:02pm
So glad that they are doing well. You'll have an unforgetable weekend. HUGS Cindy

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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 11:28pm
Good news Lori. Continued prayers for all of you. That Akiva's a real fighter!

Many hugs, Darby


 



 
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Tue, 05-13-2003 - 12:11am
Oh Lori! What wonderful news!! That skin to skin touch is such a bonding experience for both mommy and baby! I know you can't wait to see them and get your hands on her as well!

Many hugs!

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