From Beth

Hey Everyone,
I figured that since Ben has been doing all of the updating so far, I'd  give one myself since I seem to have lots of free time waiting in here for Addy's next feedings.  As Ben said before, Addy is doing really well today.  Today is the first time that she has really acted hungry before feedings, and she sure does let us know she is ready!  She has only had one low amount for bottles, but she has taken more or less all of the rest of them. Yay!!  Please pray that she keeps this up throughout the night.  The nurse thinks that if she does, they might remove her ng tube tomorrow.  She has been a lot more awake and alert today, so I have really enjoyed seeing her beautiful eyes.  I knew she would be beautiful, but I never could have imagined she would be this perfect!
Ben and I are surviving, but its getting harder and harder.  It has been really tough on me to have to recover away from home, and we aren't getting much sleep so that makes things that much more difficult.  It is hard to hear so many different estimates on when we will get to take her home, and as each predicted departure day comes and goes, I get more and more frustrated.  I am just trying to keep in mind that we WILL come home, and we won't be here forever (even though sometimes it feels that way).  We are surrounded by so many people that have been here for weeks and even months, so I know we are blessed that we don't have to endure that agony.  But even though things could be worse, it is still really hard, and we appreciate everyone's prayers for us.  It just seems so wrong to walk out of the hospital every night without your child.
Areas that need your prayers:
  Please pray that Addy will continue to eat as much as possible and that her biliruben levels will continue to drop.
  Please pray that Ben and I will be able to get some more rest.
  Please pray for patience and perserverence for us as well.
  Pray for all of the other families who have babies here--some of them for months.  I can't imagine what that would be like.
  Finally, please just pray that we can come home soon!!
We really appreciate everyone's prayers, and we can't wait to come home so you can meet our beautiful little girl!
Beth