Taylor Update - welcome home Reagan!!

The first thing we have to celebrate is that our friend, Reagan Winslow (her friend in the NICU), was able to come home this past Friday! What a miracle that she is doing so well after such a rocky start in life. Both of the little girls have made it to 6 lbs!! Taylor is 6 lbs. and 3 oz. and Reagan is 6 lbs!! They both are packing on the ounces. It is unbelievable that these girls are only supposed to be about a week old but they are almost 2 and 4 months old.

Taylor had her first professional photos done on Saturday, and she cried through most of it since she had to be unwrapped. We still got a few good shots and I will have them posted soon.

Love,
Dana, David, and Taylor

Gaining Weight...

Taylor had another check up today, and she has gained a little more weight...she is up to 5 lbs. and 12 oz. Her doctor says she is doing great, but we have to keep working to help her catch up where she should be in weight. It is amazing to see how much she is already changing! She wants to stay awake longer and not sleep at night, and she also wants to be held more and more. Of course grandma (aka "mamoo") does not mind at all.

We are so grateful for her continued progress!! It is hard to believe that she was not suppose to be born until next week. Below are a few more of Taylor's one month old pictures that her Daddy took.

Love, Dana, David, and Taylor

PLEASE stop taking my picture!!


Lovin' summer time



My onesie says "I'm new here." Thanks cousin Diana!


Sleeping in my swing...

Taylor Update

I have to give David credit for Taylor's great 1 month old photos!! Taylor and her dad did a great job in the photo shoot even though a one month old does not always cooperate.

Taylor went back to see her doctor yesterday and she has gained 2 more oz. The Dr. was hoping for a little more weight gain (1/2 oz. per day) and she did not meet that, but they are still pleased with her progress. She weighs a total for 5 lbs. and 8 oz. We are so thankful for her continued progress. It is amazing to think that Taylor's due date is not for another week and a half. We are so blessed that she is doing so well.

I would like to ask all of our friends and family to lift our friend Reagan Winslow up in prayer who is still in the NICU at Forsyth Hospital for her to get to come home soon. She has almost caught Taylor in weight, but she has to make it at least 7 days with no drop in her heart rate and oxygen. Come Home Soon!!

Love to you all,
Dana, David, and Taylor

Picture time! - 1 month old.

What's Up.....


Mommy...where's my shirt??


I love Mommy's touch....


Another pose for Daddy...


Hi! I'm just chillin...


I got Daddy's finger now!


Na Na na Boo boo....

ZZZZzzzzzz....

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.........

Aren't my feet cute??

God is great...isn't He??

Happy 1 month old Birthday!!

Wow, what a month it has been ... Happy one month old birthday Taylor!! I had no idea what I was in for one month ago today. I have to first of all give thanks to my heavenly Father for giving Taylor strength to make it through her 3 and a half week stay in the NICU, healing her infection and bowel problem, learning to eat and gain weight again, and making it through her first week at home with no problems!! She gave me a little scare Sunday night when she became really congested, did not want to eat, and cried all night (which was not like her). We went to the Dr. on Monday and they checked her out and said as long as she was able to get down 1 oz. every 3 hrs. and was pooping and peeing she was OK. She had also lost 1 oz. on Monday at her 2nd Dr. visit. After Monday, Taylor perked back up and became her usual self and has done very well the rest of the week. We went for her 3rd Dr. visit today since being home, and she is up to 5 lbs. and 6 oz!! I am so grateful she is doing so well, and we thank you all for your prayers and support.

Thanks to all my friends at work for the beautiful shower for Taylor yesterday!! It was so nice to see you all, and Taylor thanks you all for the fabulous gifts. With all the clothes she got, she will be one stylish girl!!

Love,
Dana, David, and Taylor

June 5th picture update

Taylor going home!


Home at last!


At church with Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, and cousins Hunter and Lexi


Uncle Tim came down from Michigan to see me.


Daddy and me snoozing....


My first stroller ride!