Monthly Archives: July 2009

When Jada grows up I think she will be a dancer, specifically a country dancer. After two strong days of stability and improvement, today she decided it was time for a break and took one step backwards. I call it … Continue reading →

For now, here’s an extremely short update on Jada. I plan to write a more detailed post tonight. Yesterday “stability” finally turned into “improvement.” The docs started weening her off the nitric oxide and started reducing the settings on the … Continue reading →

Who would have thought that having an infant in the NICU would take up your entire day…pumping and cleaning supplies, traveling to/from hospital, visiting Jada, trying to catch up on sleep?  Yet, I feel so blessed to be able to … Continue reading →

On a light-hearted note, here’s a quick shout out to our boxer pups, Tiki and Zilker. For those of you who don’t know them, Tiki (on the left) is 4 years old and is the CEO of our household. If … Continue reading →

Another quick post this morning before I head off to the hospital. We were hoping yesterday’s theme would be “Improvement,” but it turned out to be something closer to “Stability.” That’s OK, we’ll take it because the docs have repeatedly … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a big day for Jada Reese. Early yesterday morning I had my first disciplinary moment with Jada. Given her feisty personality my guess is it won’t be my last. However, this time I made sure my message was … Continue reading →

Allie and I are on our way up to the hospital right now, but before we leave I want to say publicly what Allie and I have said privately so often over the last few days. Thank You. This blog … Continue reading →

At 5pm today Jada will offically be 1 week old. Go Jada! Allie will continue her post later today, but for now I just want to give you a quick update on my little girl. The last 2-3 days post … Continue reading →

Before I head to bed, I wanted to share one more photo this evening.  Every night over the past week, Dave has had a midnight date with Jada (in the hospital and since we have come home) while I’m fast … Continue reading →

Several of you have called, emailed and asked how I’ve been the past week.  Last Monday night, I would have never believed the following morning would be the most difficult day of my life. As you know, Dave and I … Continue reading →

Just a quick post for now. It’s another busy day in the Alter household, so Allie will give a more complete update later today. Jada’s roller coaster ride continued last night when her right lung partially collapsed again. The doctors … Continue reading →

Today we officially learned what it is like to be NICU parents; there will be lots of ups and downs. Said differently, having a child in the NICU is a lot like riding a roller coaster. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

Quick post this morning b/c I’m running out the door to go see my little girl, then off to church, then back to the hospital to see her again. The big news today is that Allie was discharged last night, … Continue reading →

Jada just got out of surgery…the doctor said everything went very well. So far Jada has responded well to the procedure. Way to go Jada! She’ll likely be sick for the next 24 hours or so as her body adjusts … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Heart surgery is scheduled for noon today (right now). Please pray for our little girl. Yesterday was a great day for the Alter family. Baby steps, as Aunt Nan (Allie’s sister Angela) likes to say. Allie successfully walked from … Continue reading →

Being a parent brings so many exciting responsibilities with it; one is naming your precious children. I want to share how we came up with Jada and Reese Alter.  As you know, Reese Corbin Alter (born 7/21 at 7:46 am … Continue reading →

Thank you for wanting to be part of our little miracle-in-progress! We welcome you into sharing the journey with us. We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible support and prayers, from neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and our church community from all … Continue reading →