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Ivey had a great weekend! She was a busy girl with visiting with friends and family, listening to music and she even had time to make her mommy a Mother's Day card. To update everyone on Ivey's progress, I am pleased to report several things that have happened over the last week. Ivey is no longer connected to an IV. She is nursing from a bottle during the day and receiving a continuous feeding through her feeding tube during the night. Currently, Ivey' s main goal is to increase the amount of food she can tolerate and to control her reflux. She had an X-Ray of her spine, and her spine appeared to be normal. Matt and Gwen sent off blood for genetic testing. The test results showed that their chromosomes are normal. This means that Knox and Walker will not have to worry that they could pass a genetic defect on to their children. Ivey's condition has occurred due to random chance.

For now, this sweet little one is enjoying life as a newborn. Ivey has found she loves to sleep on her tummy and can go to town on her pacifier. The nurses are playing music for her and they say she is quite the little music lover! They say she seems to enjoy the CD that Beth Cordell sent her.

Thanks again for checking in on sweet Ivey!
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Charlie & Cindy said…
Matt & Gwen

We just wanted to let you guys know we are thinking about you, and praying for your precious little Ivey. We Love You Guys!!

Charlie & Cindy
May 16, 2006 at 12:03 AM
Jennifer said…
What wonderful news! We cannot wait to meet Ivey.
Blessings & Joy~ The Scotts
May 16, 2006 at 8:45 AM
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