Subject: Our little angel, Natalia, is aready two months.

Hello to you all,

We have made it through another month.  I am happy for the time we
have had with our little Natalia, she is doing better overall, yet she still has some uncomfortable hours throughout the day. I'm hoping it's just colic!

She is drinking out of the bottle most of the time, although I am usually squeezing the special nipple which helps the milk flow easier for her. She takes a lot of air in during this time.  We use the G-tube for venting, burping and any time she's crying and I can't figure out what to do. I don't think she likes the tube and can only imagine what it must be like having a tube coming out of your stomach.  When it moves slightly it seems to bother her.

We have taken Natalia off some of her medications as it seemed to just irritate her and she would be more agitated after she received them.  She has been more enjoyable this week and more alert.  She is still fussy at times but some new babies are anyhow.

We are still sleep deprived and I have to make time to rest. I was up at least six times last night. Ug!  Quick naps seem to get me through (But not always, if you catch me crying, you can probably guess I'm real tired. Then the tears seem to flow). We are still checking into some of the benefits offered by our insurance and the
support organizations for these special needs kids.

I am trying to stay faithful,  and keep prayer in my daily life, but there are times I just don't want to be here, doing this.  I want to go back to the way it was.  But here we are!!!! I wish I could see the big picture.  But for now, I know I need to live one day at a time.  I hope our days will be more fun as time goes on.  Life isn't real fun right now. I keep thinking if I pray more I will feel better.  But then I get so busy, I  find at the end of the day that I didn't accomplish all that I had hoped in my spiritual life. Although tonight the kids and I sang the Chaplet of Mercy.  It's a beautiful prayer sung on the rosary.  The kids seem to enjoy it also. I do try and listen to a Catholic Radio Station.  They have some terrific programs on and talk a lot about the election and opinions with the faith.  For those of you in this area the station is 830am. Listening to some of the programs give me a little spiritual pick me up while I am driving.  The kids even like to
listen to the Catholic Answers program at 3pm when I pick them up
after school.

I do see God  daily in all of my family, friends, neighbors, and even people who meet Natalia for the first time.  I do hope that if nothing else, she touches people in a special way.  If her life is to be shorter than most than I pray that all those whose life she has touched will be blessed with Gods special grace. I am so thankful for all of you and many others who are not on my email list.  Thank you for passing the prayer requests on, I know God has heard our prayers and that he will continue to put his hand of healing on our little angel.

Last week, my sister brought a friend from her church over to pray over Natalia.  Between these two ladies they had 11 children.  Her friend has five, and Marque, my sister, is expecting her sixth child
in January.  It was so amazing that with as busy as their lives are
that they took some time to come over and pray with our little angel. As always, I give everyone permission to come pray over this little Trisomy 13 baby of mine.  I know she is here now because of your prayers. Her eyes are brighter and more alert this week than last.  I see her starting to grow, slowly, yet she is growing.  Thank you for your prayers.

Every once in awhile I dream God will completely heal her and blow
the medical field away.  I would love that!! He has brought her to a
point of less pain and hopefully more peace for her, that I am grateful. I guess if we keep BUGGING him he will answer our prayers
if it's his will.  So, please continue to BUG him for Natalia.
Thanks!

My prayers are with you and those you love, ThereseAnn
God Bless You :)