Eadlyn's Story

Eadlyn arrived at 36 weeks and has had quite a start. After a doctor's appointment, it was decided that it was best to deliver this little girl with the knowledge that things might be a little difficult. My appointment showed too many negative signs to allow any risk of continuing the pregnancy and Eadlyn. After 7 hours of labor, Eadlyn was born at 9:12pm and was immediately taken to the nursery for assessment. After an hour it was decided that she was going to need to be sent to the NICU at St. Frances Hospital in Cape Girardeau, IL. By 2 am the "flight team" was there and whisked her away. I did get to kiss her goodbye and her daddy was right behind her on his way to meet her at the hospital when she arrived. I was released the next morning to go to the hospital to be with her.

She has immature lungs, pulmonary hypertension, and an infection in her lungs. After several scary setbacks, today (Nov. 15) she is still critical yet stable and the doctor has great confidence in a full recovery. While she is very sick, she is tough and holding her own today. We have been told up to 4 weeks stay. Her sisters and brother are ready to see her and we miss them very much. This has been a heart wrenching week yet we are truly blessed to add this beautiful baby girl to our family.

We cannot express how much the prayers for Eadlyn and our family have and do mean to us! God has blessed us with such wonderful friends, family, and even strangers showing acts of kindness and lifting our baby girl up to our Father. Please continue to pray and we will keep you posted.

Love ~ Crystal