Layah update 060608

So here is the update. We are asking anyone who is B positive or the universal donor, and is willing, would donate blood. You can go to Life South in Homewood, or the blood bank at UAB North Pavillion, 2nd Floor. I need to be told who will come so that I can take a sheet of names so that they can make sure to use the blood for Layah, as long as it test CMV negative, (which is a virus most people have but dont know it). If you want to donate just email me here or call my cell. Layah had a quite night, which is good. She got some blood and plasma yesterday. They tried to give her some breast milk but it did not go anywhere, as far as thru the gut. At this gestation, they try early to feed but since her intestines and gastro system is still so immature, it may be a few more days before they can try again. She is not working nearly as hard as Tobi did to breath on the vent, which is great. She has a safe bilirubin count considering all of the brusing on her from the birth, but the team already sees her quick healing abilitiy- which is all those prayers!!! She is obviously on a long journey to be home, so please remember we may not need you directly now for help, but we may sooner or later. Again, thank you all for your contstant support and prayers. Layah is so loved by so many, it is very encouraging to us. Will update you all with any more info soon, but at this point, no news is good news.