Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Little fighter.

I called Holly's home phone this afternoon, planning to get her answering machine so that I wouldn't bother her. She just happened to be home, so I got to talk to her for a few minutes. She had sent me some incredible pics of Tanner. They brought tears to my eyes when I saw them. To see Holly holding Tanner was incredible. I couldn't believe how little he looked compared to the previously posted picture. I decided to post a few of those pics...I hope that's okay Holly. Several people thought Tanner looked just fine b/c he looked so big in the other photo. You can definitely tell in these photos just how small he is.






Holly texted me tonight with more good news. Doctors had been really concerned with Tanner's high bilirubin levels. They were considered very high and if they got up to around 30, it could cause mental retardation. Luckily, Tanner's levels were down to a 14 tonight. They need to be at 7, so keep praying! Holly said they added 2 more blue lights to try and get him where he needs to be.

7 comments:

  1. Cindy, Barrett's momMay 28, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    Just wanted you to know we are praying for you all.

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  2. I'm praying hard for that little guy! He's such a cutie...I love all that dark hair. Glad you got some good news last night. Hopefully you'll get more today! :)

    Thanks, Kodi, for keeping us updated!

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  3. He is seriously one of the cutest babies I've ever seen. Love the picture with his eyes open. What a little fighter! Glad to hear he is improving with each day. Hang in there Holly and Tanner.

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  4. How great it is to see some pictures! I've been thinking about you guys all the time! I'm so glad you've had Kodi keeping us updated! :)

    Hang in there! It sounds like everything is going good. He's a cutie! :)

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  5. Ahhh...he is so cute! I am so glad you finally got to hold him! I am thinking of you guys so much!!!

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  6. He is so tiny! hes a beautiful baby and you look like a natural holding him mrs.Elliot! Were still praying for you! ~Ellie

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  7. Hey, You have a very cute baby. Hes so little and you to look very happy together. Tobin looks like a proud dad as well. I'm sure those one levels will go down to a 7 like they are spose to. Still praying and hoping all is well, I know it will be. Everyone at school is fine so don't worry about grades or anything, just little Tanner Jay. Well Hope to see both of you two soon!
    ~Abby:)

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