Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
RUSH Presbyterian- St. Luke's
Chicago, IL
May 23, 1999 to September 13, 1999
The following pictures tell the story of our little warrior's first 113 days which were spent in the NICU. Many stories can be written about what Kellisa went through and what it was like as parents, but those will have to wait. Even though it seems like a lifetime ago and in many ways it was, most of the experiences are forever etched in our minds like it just happened yesterday. Sometimes I wish the memories were a blur, but most of the time I'm thankful to be able to remember the details. It helps to appreciate how far Kellisa has traveled.
May 24, 1999
The second picture ever taken of Kellisa. I might share the first picture and story at a later date.
Kangaroo Therapy
Kangaroo Therapy
Getting ready for a bath (7.6.99)
Bath (7.6.99)
All clean and dry (7.6.99)
Scar from PDA Ligation (7.7.99)
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Kangaroo Therapy (7.25.99)
Surgical Dressing after First Shunt Insertion (8.2.99)
Kellisa saying "OK" with her right hand (8.2.99)
EEG to Check for Seizure Activity (8.6.99)
Stitches from Shunt Surgery (8.9.99)
A HUGE Milestone!
Kellisa in an Open Bed w/Nasal Cannula (8.10.99)
Kellisa in her First Outfit- Doll Clothes (8.15.99)
EEG (8.16.99)
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NO Tape on Kellisa's Face
Sticking her Tongue Out (8.26.99)
Bath Time (8.28.99)
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Kellisa's First Bottle Feeding (9.5.99)
Kellisa drank 37cc (9.5.99)
Mom Burping Kellisa (9.9.99)
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We slept in these chairs for 16 weeks. Picture taken from our last night. (9.13.99)
Kellisa's Last Bed Space (9.13.99)
Kellisa is Discharged!
September 14, 1999
The day doctors never thought would happen:
The Stork was Waiting at Home
Sleeping in Her Own Bed for the First Time!
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