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Proud New Freeper Baby (and Freeper Daddy)!
Hospital! | Today | Me

Posted on 03/29/2004 8:50:57 PM PST by TheBattman

Just wanted to post pictures of my new Baby Girl!

My wife was found to be suffering from Preeclampsia and the baby didn't have much amniotic fluid (would up even less!). Early delivery (32 weeks)was an absolute must for both Mommy and Baby.

Baby and Mommy are doing great!

Anna Elizabeth was born approximately 1:30 PM via C-section and weighs 3 lbs 11 oz.

Praise the Lord for the strenght he have us all and most especially to Baby Anna. Anna will get to come home when she reaches 4.5 lbs and is eating properly.

The Dr. is already backing off on the oxygen, as she is breathing very well on her own.

And the proud daddy with Baby Anna!



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To: TheBattman
That is great news, and I love the latest pictures of Anna!

Give Diana my best, tell her I said, "Well done!" LOL

141 posted on 04/11/2004 7:49:48 AM PDT by Budge (<><)
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To: TheBattman
Whew....Wow.....Anna Elizabeth is just beautiful and soooooooo tiny....Know you are feeling complete joy now...way to go......send us a pic when she is four pounds.

142 posted on 04/11/2004 5:56:44 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Budge; All
Thanks Budge, for your expression!

Happy Easter to all! - And another Anna Update(4/11/2004)

Today's news is just a continuation of the most recent:

Anna gained one ounce since yesterday. (Current weight: 3 lbs, 10.6 oz - almost back to her birth weight!).

She is now eating 27cc of breast milk (90% strength) every 3 hours. They are rotating feedings with bottle, then tube, bottle, then tube, etc. She gets better at it with each bottle feeding.

Diana got to do the 3:00PM bottle feeding today. I'm not sure it helped Diana's depression when we left, though.

And even Diana's Mom got to hold her for the first time:


143 posted on 04/11/2004 6:57:36 PM PDT by TheBattman (Leadership = http://www.georgewbush.com/)
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To: TheBattman
Thanks for the new pics and the good news update.

At the rate Anna is improving and gaining weight, do you have any idea how much longer it will be before she gets to go home?

144 posted on 04/12/2004 7:21:32 AM PDT by Budge (<><)
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To: TheBattman
Thank heaven for little girls
They grow up in the most delightful way
Those little eyes so helpless and appealing
One day will send you crashing through the ceiling!

Congratulations, mom and dad, and a big, warm welcome to little freeperette Anna.

Leni

145 posted on 04/12/2004 7:33:44 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Paradise is not lost! You'll find it May 22 aboard "FReeps Ahoy 3". Register now for the cruise!)
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To: TheBattman
Congratulations to you and Mrs. Battman on the arrival of precious Anna Elizabeth! I'm thrilled to hear she is progressing so well, it gives me greater hope that my dear friend's child who was delivered last week (32 weeks) is going to pull through.
146 posted on 04/12/2004 7:57:27 AM PDT by Donaeus ( Change the world, not en mass, but by planting freedom in one heart/mind at a time.)
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To: Budge
No, we don't yet have an ETA on Anna's coming home. We just know the landmarks she has to achieve - weight (4.5 oz), eating from bottle/breast with no trouble, improved ability to maintain body heat.

She is marching towards all 3!

147 posted on 04/12/2004 11:28:42 AM PDT by TheBattman (Leadership = http://www.georgewbush.com/)
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To: TheBattman
Congratulations you are gonna be very busy looking after both Mama & the new born.
148 posted on 04/12/2004 5:13:52 PM PDT by Nebr FAL owner (.308 REACH OUT & THUMP SOMEONE .50BMG REACH OUT & CRUSH SOMEONE!)
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To: TheBattman
Congratulations....hope you're ready for the ride of your life...nothing better....let the games begin
149 posted on 04/12/2004 5:22:03 PM PDT by wtc911 (Europe without God plus islam = Eurabia)
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To: TheBattman
god bless your family!!!
150 posted on 04/13/2004 5:05:55 AM PDT by shicky
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To: TheBattman
Fantastic update. Your little miracle is going to be just fine but I will continue praying for her. She is wonderful.
151 posted on 04/13/2004 6:11:53 AM PDT by dalebert
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To: TheBattman
Congratulations Dad, Mom and daughter.
152 posted on 04/13/2004 6:37:13 AM PDT by freekitty
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To: TheBattman
TheBattman,

Belated Congratulations I'm glad to see she is doing so well.

Best of luck to her!

But remember, your daughter is your father-in-laws revenge.


(You know, in about 16 years my now 5 month old boy is going to need a prom date...)

Rules for dating my daughter
http://members.aol.com/Love4JULI/dad-rules.html

Application to date my daughter
http://www.laughnet.net/archive/misc/dateapp.htm
153 posted on 04/13/2004 8:03:03 AM PDT by GreenLanternCorps (Just once I'd like to meet an alien menace that wasn't immune to bullets!!!)
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To: GreenLanternCorps; All
Update 4/14/2004

She is up to 3 lbs 11.6 oz – surpassing her birth weight.

Still eating well – 33 cc every 3 hours

We actually caught the Dr. while at the hospital this morning. He is impressed with her progress. He said that really, all we are waiting for is for her to put on the weight.

She is even improving at being able to keep body heat.

Dr. did give us an interesting fact – The majority of full-term babies do best on breast milk, while (contrary to logic) premies have a tendency to not tolerate breast milk well. In fact, he stated that only about 25% of premies do well on breast milk.

He said that in the cases where there is some problem with tolerance, they will mix 50% breast milk with another product (made from partially broken down milk product?) to ease digestion and provide additional nutrition. Fortunately, he indicated that this was not indicated here, as she is doing a reasonable job of tolerating the breast milk, and is gaining weight.


154 posted on 04/14/2004 9:01:31 PM PDT by TheBattman (Leadership = http://www.georgewbush.com/)
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To: TheBattman
Wow I never thought looking at pics of babies with tubes going in and out wpuld be so uncomfortable :( but I'm glad to see the little one is doing well.
155 posted on 04/14/2004 9:03:51 PM PDT by cyborg (Frakenfreude Radio... look out belowwwwwwwwwww!)
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To: TheBattman
Congratulations Battman , mother and baby Anna. God is good!!! Praise His name that your wife has delivered a healthy baby girl. She looks robust!!!! Keep us all posted on her progress, and DO SEND MORE PHOTOS!!!!!
Polly
156 posted on 04/14/2004 9:11:08 PM PDT by pollywog (Psalm 121;1 I Lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.)
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To: TheBattman
Now that is ONE SWEET BABY! She's looking so good! Thanks for the update.
157 posted on 04/14/2004 9:14:23 PM PDT by amom
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To: TheBattman
Praise God! What a beauty He brought into you and your wife's life.
158 posted on 04/14/2004 9:15:42 PM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: TheBattman
I notice that you have mentioned Diana's depression a few times on this thread. Perhaps it is because Diana must leave Anna behind at the hospital for the time being. But in case it isn't, Have you and Diana been keeping the doctor updated? Is there anyone here on this board who can advise the Battmans?
159 posted on 04/14/2004 9:24:50 PM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Okies love Dubya 2
We expect pictures of your sweet baby girl when she arrives too Okies !!!!
160 posted on 04/14/2004 9:25:36 PM PDT by pollywog (Psalm 121;1 I Lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.)
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