Meriah and her parents have moved into their private room.  This means they also have a private bathroom, a fridge, a microwave, TV, etc.  It is very nice and comfortable according to Marti.

This afternoon Somer and I traveled to Charlottesville to see baby Meriah.  I have new pictures and video to post.  I will try to post these tomorrow.

Here's the latest:

The Seventh-day Adventist church publishes a quarterly lesson guide for studying the bible.  This is often used by churches as the core of their adult Sabbath school class.  Generally, I've been more annoyed and disappointed than blessed by it, preferring instead to directly study the bible.  Today I was glancing over a lesson, and hit on a statement I think is well worth sharing

Adam called me on his way to work this morning.  They will do another EEG today to look for seizure activity.  If seizure activity has subsided, they hope that Meriah can get of the phenobarbital earlier.  Adam is asking for specific prayer in regards to the seizure activity. If there is any, we are asking God to heal it.

We haven't been receiving much news today.  Ron and Marti, Adam's folks, were visiting last night and said that Meriah was very smiley.  Today we have only heard that Meriah is really sleepy, and that Crissy isn't feeling well.  Keep Crissy in your prayers.

Meriah wakes up, gets a diaper change, cries, waves her arms and legs, smiles, looks about, etc. You'll hear Mozart in the background playing on an old cell phone Adam was given.  These Mozart songs are supposed to be good for the Meriah's brain.

Adam called with an update.  Meriah has been moved to the other side of the NICU where the less critical babies are.  This is a good sign, though Adam and Crissy (and perhaps Meriah) had become a bit attached to their nurses.

They are going to let Meriah start ad-lib feeding, that is, feeding on demand.

We have arrived at UVA and are visiting with Adam and Crissy.

Brief update from Adam:

Still no results on the MRI.  Meriah's oxygen tube has been removed, which means there are no more tubes on hear face.  (We'll try to get some new photos this evening.)  Meriah is now nursing every three hours.

Happy birthday Meriah!  She is one week old!  Comment to share your well-wishes!  I will carry them with us to the hospital this evening.