Monthly Archives: April 2018

Twenty days ago Anastasia made her dramatic entry into the world; God willing, before the end of today she will depart the hospital and come home to live with her siblings! Twenty days ago we were ready to accept that … Continue reading →

We’re sorry for the delay in updating. Life is a bit hectic right now, as I’m sure you all can imagine (and some of you can relate!). Here is what has happened since Friday, when we had a “care conference” … Continue reading →

It’s been a few days since the last update mainly because it’s been so non-stop busy that I’ve not had the time to rewrite the raw data of Anastasia’s status into prose. But after a good night’s sleep I’m feeling … Continue reading →

+ JMJ + Dear family and friends, Anastasia has now begun her second week of life and her critical stats — heart rate, respiration, oxygen saturation — are overall stable. Yesterday she was weaned off of breathing assistance altogether but … Continue reading →

Anastasia is doing well — dare I say better? The doctors are still stumped as to her actual medical condition but yesterday she was switched from CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) breathing assistance to just a cannula, so that’s a … Continue reading →

+ JMJ +  Dear family and friends,   As Anastasia begins her fifth day bringing smiles to our faces and hearts, we figured now is a good time to send an update. One thing that wasn’t mentioned in the last email, … Continue reading →

+ JMJ + Dear family and friends, At 6:07 AM on Saturday morning, April 7th, Anastasia Maria Catherine was born. The reason we haven’t sent an email earlier to announce this news is that within seconds of birth the midwife … Continue reading →