Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Scarlett's Week in Pictures

Scarlett has had a very eventful week.

Before coming to the hospital, we had a photo shoot with our friend Krista of Krista Lucas Photography.





This is her scarlet butterfly ornament we found on Christmas Eve.

This is the last smile she has given us; she's not in the mood.  We are so grateful to have this picture.  I hope to see another one soon.

In the hospital, she has learned to hold her bottle a little.
This morning, they marked her head with tags that will act as GPS as they operate.


Then, they brought in the EEG with camera observation to watch her brain activity and behavior in case of seizures.  it made our tiny room even more cramped.


They added all the EEG censors to her head, and wrapped it mummy-style to keep her from grabbing the wires.  It is quite the head accessory.
You can also see the new blankie and teddy that the radiology department.


She looks so peaceful, and she is.  She hasn't been fussy much at all, and that is so comforting to us.

46 comments:

Candy said...

God bless you, mama. God bless your family. I'm praying for a miracle in your little one's life. Keep up the fight! You are so strong, whether you believe it or not. And when you don't feel it, lean on Jesus. He's there with you EVERY step of the way. Trust in Him. Many thoughts, prayers, and much love from Arizona. Give Scarlett our love!

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful. I will be thinking about you all tomorrow, and praying and checking here to hear how everything went. God Bless.

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to say that I read your posts and think about your little girl every day. I have never seen such a beautiful baby.

Jessica (BBC Oct 09) said...

You two are some amazing parents. I look at these pictures and smile thru my tears. Scarlett is so beautiful, her smile is contagious. I pray every day for you and your family. Miracles happen. I pray for that for Scarlett and your family. Thoughts and prayers to you.

Andrea said...

She is beautiful and continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your little fighter is back to smiling in no time! Sending you lots of love, hugs, and strength tomorrow morning.
Andrea

Lina Irizarry said...

Scarlett is in our prayers. I know that She'll be fine tmrw. Our son had a neurological surgery @ 6months, you'll be surprise how quickly this babies recover. Let GOD work. Bless You!!!

Lina Irizarry & Family

Anonymous said...

oh! i mailed your disc today. it should be there on thursday, hopefully! :)

Alex Tebow said...

Beautiful photos! Krista did a wonderful job, as usual. :-) You are all in my prayers and I'll be praying for everything to go smoothly tomorrow... and for for some extra strength and patience for you and your family through the long surgery.

Anonymous said...

Good luck tomorrow, Baby Scarlett. Show 'em who's boss!! Will be thinking about you.

Madeline said...

Beautiful photos for a beautiful baby. I am praying for you tonight that everything goes quickly and well tomorrow!

Amber Smith Reade said...

love seeing these pictures of your sweet baby. have been thinking about you constantly, and will be even more so tomorrow. praying that everything goes well.

Anonymous said...

All the best for tomorrow. Our thoughts will be with you throughout the day.

Rachel said...

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. & again so many prayers and so much love being sent your way. You three will be heavily on my heart and on my mind tomorrow.

Tory B. said...

Keeping you, Chris & Scarlett in my thoughts tomorrow and always. I love the pictures and I think it was a great idea. Sending you all my love & hugs!!

Sandy said...

Dick and I are praying all goes well tomorrow for Scarlett. And for strength for you two. Love to you both.

Anonymous said...

praying SOOOOO hard tomorrow is a success and baby scarlett fights hard, she is a fighter and will pull thru this she has so many people praying for her!!!! We love you baby scarlett!!! Also Beautiful pictures :) very pretty scarlett :D

Vanessa(Sept2010 BBC)

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful little girl, with such strong and loving parents! Hoping for the best for all of you.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting these pictures. She is absolutely precious. If you can, please post what time the surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We will definitely be praying for you all tomorrow, you and Brandi and for Scarlett as well as for the team of doctors and nurses. May God guide their hands and give them wisdom and strength and endurance. Praying for a miracle.

Judy said...

Praying for you and your baby as tomorrow approaches.

Anonymous said...

Our family is deep in prayer for you guys! We pray that God works through the doctors tomorrow and lays His hands on your precious Scarlett and heals her.

amanda assaley said...

we are praying so hard for you all right now. the pictures are beautiful!!! (my sophia has the same lil yellow outfit :0) ) lots of love and good thoughts coming you way!!! just keep positive thoughts and know that god is with you!

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you three. She is beautiful and you are amazingly strong parents.

Jamie said...

she is one absolutely beautiful little girl <3 your family is almost all i've thought about today. your story travels with me deep in my heart, everywhere i go. my love is being sent your way, to comfort your heart. my hand is fully extended, to be a friend. and strength is is turned over to your family for tomorrow. may she only remember the kiss of the butterflies when she wakes up from her sleep during surgery. all my thoughts, prayers, and strength are yours <3

skye said...

She is sooo beautiful! And wonderful pictures, I'm so glad you were able to capture that smile, it's adorable. I think about you guys all the time, I really hope all goes well tomorrow. You two are amazing parents, I don't know how you can find the strength that you have. Sending all my love to baby Scarlett!

MissMaddy said...

Praying for your baby girl right now! I love her, and I love you for loving her. Sweet dreams, and may every day be better than the last on this journey of yours!

Shannon said...

What beautiful pictures! Scarlett is a beautiful baby, we will be praying tomorrow and thinking of her all day. Much love to you all.

Farina said...

Tears welled up in my eyes as I saw the pictures of beautiful Scarlett, I'll be praying and thinking of her tomorrow.

Rebecca (BBC june 2010) said...

Beautiful pictures she's so pretty. My prayers are with you,Scarlett,Chris,and the doctors. i will be wearing red tomorrow in hopes for baby Scarlett. BE STRONG. STAY STRONG.

Anonymous said...

Good luck today. I wish I could be more comforting, but I don't have the words. I will say a prayer before bed, for Scarlett, the family, and the medical staff. Tomorrow I will read wonderful news.

Sinead said...

Best wishes today. Be comfortable dear Scarlett.

Heidi (July 2010 BBC) said...

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers. Praying that the miracle that saved my older son 4 years ago when he had his brain tumor surgery, makes its way to Scarlett.

Anonymous said...

Your daughter is so beautiful. My daughter was born October 21, we learned of your story the day of her 2 month checkup. It just as easily could have been our Roxie instead of your Scarlett. My family is wearing red today and praying for you, your family, Scarlett, and her surgeons. Be strong and know that so many people are thinking of you.

Steph (BBC March '10) said...

Praying for Scarlett and for you at this very moment.

Anonymous said...

Praying for Scarlett. May she be blessed with healing and may you be blessed with strength. May the surgeons and staff taking care of her be guided by wisdom and skill....and the humility of simple prayer. Such a beautiful little girl....you have such a sweet family! Praying for a miracle for Scarlett! XO little one!

jgal84 said...

She is so beautiful!! Have faith. Scarlett is only 2 months younger than my daughter. As a fellow mom, my heart aches for you. I can't imagine having to watch my precious baby endure all of this. I have been following your story for a little while now, and I pray for you all often. I pray that God gives you strength, peace and comfort. But, most of all, I pray that He heals Scarlett. May God Bless you.(((HUGS)))

Angel said...

beautiful, precious little girl who stays on my mind and heart all of the time. the prayers don't stop.

Ashley said...

Scarlett is just beautiful. God bless all of you. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Anonymous said...

Praying for your beautiful baby girl. I pray she has a full recovery and is a healthy, happy baby :) In my heart baby girl

Kelly said...

Thank you for sharing your story and these beautiful photos--she is so darling! I've been thinking about your family and praying for Scarlett. God bless.

Kelly (July 2010 BBC)

Anonymous said...

It is amazing to think that at this very moment you guys are putting up the fight of your lives...I can't even begin to imagine what all three of you are going through, who would have ever thought this...Your little angel of a daughter is a true fighter and she is so lucky to have the support of parents like you both...Thank you for sharing this story; a story that will touch many people...

I pray for all three of you daily and think of you often...May God give you the strength you need daily to fight this fight with beautiful Scarlett...

I am crying for joy at the news of her surgery's success, but hurt for what this little one has to go through...

God bless all three of you...May you all be safely home soon with your baby girl flourishing into a healthy toddler reeking havoc on your house and playing with all her toys... :o)

West Coast Mom (April BBC)

Anonymous said...

I am praying for your family. I pray that you both have the strength to help Scarlett fight. Beautiful girl. She will make it through this.

Jessica
(BBC Oct 2009)

denise1979 said...

There are no words to express to you how sorry I am for you and your beautiful family. But there is one person whom is the greatest physician and a mircle maker. He died on the cross so we may have health, life and abundance joy. There is no way that the Lord wants this for all of you...he is all about LOVE. He will see you through this...just trust him and keep your eys on him. Pray and the way will open. God cares and His plans unfold. Just love and wait. Love is the Key. Hope on...Hope gladly...Hope with certainty. Be calm, calm is His Power. I will keep your beautiful family in my prayers...daily. May God Bless You All. Denise

Jen said...

I am a new mom and am crying reading your story! My son was in the NICU for a week and it was so hard. I can only imagine what you are going through. I will keep your precious baby girl in my prayers, and will continue to follow your story. I pray that through this, God will give you peace and strength you need to get through this situation!

Jen in FL

Anonymous said...

I don't know your family at all and stumbled across this website. I am crushed for what your precious baby and your family is enduring. I am a mother of two small children, and my heart just breaks for you. I am praying for you.

Melissa in TX

Anonymous said...

I see "red for Scarlett" all over BBC & today I finally clicked on a "her story" link. I'm so sorry for what Chris, you, & baby Scarlett are going through. Many thoughts & prayers 2 u from Pittsburgh, PA. Scarlett looks like a fighter and we pray for a very bright future for her :-)

Shay & baby Willow

Anonymous said...

God bless you and your family, I visit your blog every day and also think daily of your little girl and her great battle (as well as yours, you guys are so brave!). Thank you for sharing your journey, I am convinced that everyone's collective prayers will help her find her miracle! It worked for my dad, who had a very grim prognosis but pulled out incredibly! Lots of hugs, kisses and good thoughts to you and your baby girl.

Barbara in San Diego, CA