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Two month surprise!

Olivia is two months old and she got quite the surprise today... She's on the nasal cannula! We've known since last Wednesday that this was the doctor's plan. We've learned so much can change day to day and we were trying not to get our hopes up. We called this morning to check on her and they let us know about the switch! She seems as happy as can be and is doing great! We know it has to feel better than having that awful mask on her face. We are so proud of you, Olivia!





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  1. CourtneyJune 6, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    She is just precious! I know that has to feel SO much better for her!

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  2. Green GirlJune 6, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Look at that gorgeous face!

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  3. kateJune 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Wow, Olivia! You are so strong and so courageous...not to mention BEAUTIFUL!!! Happy, happy TWO months!

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  4. ElizabethJune 6, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Hey girl! I have been keeping up with y'all on your blog! My son, Asa was 2 1/2 pounds and I know what a huge accomplishment it is to move from each step. She is doing awesome!!!! We are celebrating with you as she continues to grow and eventually get into a open crib, allows you to feed her, ect. She will be there before you know it!! Been praying for you and your family during this time. Glad to see the amazing progress olivia has made. She is beautiful! I know you are so proud!

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  5. CaraJune 6, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Every time I see a picture of Olivia, my first thought is how beautiful she is, we love you Olivia!

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  6. UnknownJune 7, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Yeaaaaa! :)

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  7. KatieJune 7, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Wonderful! Continuing to pray for her, and you.

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  8. Jennifer FJune 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I know how exciting that moment is! Those masks can seem sooooo scary! A bunch of us are praying for you guys daily over at my blog. If you have any specific prayer requests you'd like to share with us, please do! Otherwise, we'll just continue to lift the three of you up as we know how!

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  9. KathyJune 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Such BIG News!! What a beautiful little girl :)

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  10. Kathy StephensonJune 7, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Sweetest picture ever! SO happy for all!

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  11. LauraJune 7, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Mare, that's so exciting!! Olivia is so beautiful and such a big girl! Fun to see you guys today :)

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  12. Jenni PurserJune 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Wonderful! And great to see more of her pretty face!!!

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  13. Heather CoxJune 9, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Woohoo nasal cannula baby! Looks like she's making great progress! Thinking of you all!

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