Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Introduction

Welcome to our new blog! I never thought I would have a blog, but it was a great way to keep everyone updated during our long stay in Wichita.

We have been home nearly two weeks! Time has flown by.

Marleigh is doing pretty well. She still has some choking issues every now again when she eats, but it is nothing Marc & I can't handle. She is still on her apnea/heart rate monitor. So far, the alarm hasn't really gone off, except for a few times when the patches aren't picking her up. I can't wait for the day she doesn't need it anymore & I can pick her up & carry her around the house without worrying about her cords!

Marleigh is getting more active. Especially in the middle of the night! She parties all night & then wants to sleep all day. Back in the NICU, Marleigh spent a lot of nights with Eva, so we'll blame her! Ha ha!!

We had a weigh in for Marleigh today. She is now 5lbs 8oz! It is so good to see her getting chunky. We have her 3 month checkup (wow... can't believe she's that old) on Thursday.

Marc & I are slowly getting back to work. It is difficult with her feeding problems. For now we both have to be herewhen she eats, because when she does choke & require oxygen, one of us has to stimulate her while the other administers the oxygen. We're hoping that she'll grow out of that in the next couple of weeks.

I'll try to get some updated pictures in the next couple of days!

17 comments:

  1. Johnson's-
    I am so glad to catch back up on Marleigh and to hear she is doing great! I have missed your post the last several day! Thanks again for taking the time keeping us updated. I continue to keep you all in my prayers!
    Christy Lemuz

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  2. Yeah - I have so missed my daily updates. Kurt would ask me everynight as we went to bed, how is Marleigh doing today? What a little blessing and fighter she is. I'm so glad that you are at home and adjusting to life. We're still praying for you all. Take care and God Bless.

    The Doubravas (Amy Bollinger)

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  3. Yeah! Okay, so on the Caringbridge site just this morning I admitted to checking for updates daily and wondering about your new blog . . . so I am addicted - yes, I've checked MORE than once today! What can I say - when someone is on your mind you've got to keep checking on them! I'm just thrilled I'll get my Johnson update fix again! Ha! We love you!

    Mike, Jen, Wyatt, Morgan and Brinley

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  4. We are just like everybody else. we were waiting by the computer to get the updates every morning. Glad that your home and doing well, nice to be able to keep up with the Johnsons daily again.

    Jim, Anne, and Tucker

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  5. Finally, I have been going through Marleigh withdrawals, glad to know she is doing so well, I understand about the mixed up days & nights Maggie was like that. Hang in there it goes really fast, Maggie with be 18 next week of course she still like to stay up nights and sleep during the days.Love ya lots, Aunt Pat

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  6. I'm thrilled that things are going so well for all of you! I'm glad you have started this new blog, as I was really missing the Marleigh news. Thinking of you daily!

    Kristin Herrman

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  7. Good job Sarah: I think about you guys everday when I drive to work and when I come home, one of these's days I'll see Marliegh outside working in the yard with her dad. Glad things are going good for you guys!! Thanks for the blog and can't wait for the pictures.
    Brenda Perez

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  8. We confess - we are addicts also. We have been checking the CaringBridge website numerous times everyday, hoping for an update. Thank you for taking the time to create another. Your entire family is in our constant prayers. And we thank God for every ounce of improvements. Take care of each other and let us know if there is anything we can do. Love to all, Uncle Gary and Aunt Johnna

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  9. Johnson Family

    So glad to hear things are going well! We have thought about you often and I just asked Brian the other night if he had heard anything. Happy 3 months tomorrow Marleigh! Way to go little girl.

    Brian & Jeff

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  10. Hey guys!! I am so glad that things are going well and that you guys are enjoying being home!! What a wonderful little blessing you guys have! Best wishes to all of you and I will continue to pray for strength for little Miss Marleigh. And let me tell you how great it was to get to read about your Miss Marleigh again. Thanks for keeping us updated.

    Love, Jenni Nelson

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  11. Hey Marc Sarah & Marleigh
    I have missed your updates and needed a Marleigh fix. This is great. Glad she is doing well and I hope and pray the choking episodes will get fewer and fewer as time goes on. Can't wait to see pictures. I know it has to be incredible to be home and in some type of routine even if it is party all night!!!!! She like every other baby will finally figure out what night is for.
    Spoil her, lots of hugs and kisses, but don't forget to take care of yourselves. Can't wait for the next blog.
    Lots of Love
    Uncle Steve & Aunt Penny

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  12. Glad to hear that all is going well with the Johnson Family and that Marleigh continues to get bigger everyday. Enjoy your time being home with Marleigh. Give her some hugs & kisses from the Roy's. Love ya guys!!

    Matt, Laura & Taryn

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  13. I, as everyone else have been going thru withdrawals!! Glad to hear that Marleigh is growing and keeping you up at night!! Go Little Girl,, Party, Party... Like your Mommy use to do! Grandma Cindy sounded so happy when I called on Saturday.. Tell her to hold Marleigh a little longer for all of us, that have to wait to see her!! Hope you and Marc are able to get some rest. We are still praying and thinking of you!!
    Love you so much..

    Aunt K

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  14. GREAT TO HEAR EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD. SO HAPPY TO HAVE A CONNECTION AGAIN WITH THE UPDATES! HAVE READ SINCE THE BEINGING AND STILL KNOW THAT SHE IS A MIRACLE!!!!!!

    TONYA CARPENTER

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  15. I am so happy that you guys are home and sounds like you are doing good!!! All in good time!!! I love and miss you!!

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  16. I'm excited that you have a new blog! It'll be great to keep updated on Marleigh's progress through this site. Keep up the good work...you two are great parents and Marleigh is lucky to have such a loving and strong mommy and daddy!

    Lindsay Walter

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  17. That is so funny that she got Grandma!!! Probably won't be the last time!! Marleigh sounds like she is a night owl!!! Not fun for mommy and daddy!! Love and miss you Sarah!

    Alicia

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