Sunday, July 31, 2005

A Present in Papa's Lap











Had a belated birthday celebration up at the Young Ranch today. We got these pictures while opening presents... :-)

And stretch











Steph lays her down for a moment... and this is the position Elizabeth chose. Whatever works, right? :-)

Friday, July 29, 2005

The 8 pound miracle baby

What a great doctor appointment today!
  • Elizabeth is up to 8 lbs. 1.6 oz.
  • She's grown another half inch (now up to 20.75")
  • Her oxygen level was the highest it's ever been at a Kaiser appointment
And best of all...
  • She gets to be fed directly from Mommy, all the time! Woo hoo!

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Just for Auntie Maria

I promise, we don't pose her.

Her blue phase

Elizabeth, wearing her one blue outfit. (Thanks Karmin, it's adorable!)

Monday, July 25, 2005

Blessings

The "bills" and "summaries of charges" have slowly been trickling in over the past couple weeks. While Kaiser will be paying for it (minus our relatively tiny co-pay), we still receive information about how much the hospital stays cost.

The following is a reminder that God's provision was thoroughly planned out when He had me start as a biller at CNF three plus years ago.

Here's what we've received so far:
SWMC - Steph
DescriptionCost
R&B Semi-Pvt$820.00
Pharmacy$651.55
IV Solutions$235.00
Med-Sur Supplies$1,382.00
Laboratory$228.00
Drugs/Detail Code$263.00
Deliv Room/Labor$3,741.00
Pro Fee/Anes CRNA$3,137.00
Total$10,457.55

SWMC - Elizabeth
DescriptionCost
R&B Inf Care$695.00
Nursing Increm$201.00
Pharmacy$75.80
IV Solutions$12.00
Med-Sur Supplies$1,074.00
Laboratory$343.00
DX X-ray$216.00
Pulmonary Func$82.00
Drugs/Detail Code$109.03
Birthing Center$22.00
EKG/ECG$101.00
Total$2,930.83

OHSU - Elizabeth
DescriptionCost
Labratory$16,680.76
Other Diagnostic Svc$27,677.49
OR Services$14,683.50
Pharmacy$7,836.86
Professional Fees$272.00
Radiology$3,981.20
Room Charges$50,090.05
Supplies$15,069.00
Therapy Services$526.00
Total$136,816.86


Here's the kicker on the OHSU one: that doesn't include the fees for the doctors' time. That's just for use of the hospital's stuff. We should be receiving another update on the doctors' fees within a month. That should be good for a laugh. And another blessing of God's name for the insurance He's provided.

So, for those keeping score, the total bill thus far is $150,205.24.

Dainty in her little dress

Elizabeth wore a dress for the first time today.

Resting with Daddy

Saturday, July 23, 2005

Bath Time!