A lot of people have told me that we must keep this blog going so that you guys can watch Levi grow up. It is an honor to our family that so many people love Levi so much. Our prayer would be that others that embark on similar journeys in the future might find this blog and in turn find encouragement or advice on how to handle things.
Levi still has a long road ahead of him. We do not know how well his eye sight will be due to the ROP and surgeries that followed. We have no idea what his developmental level will be due to the brain bleed. Hopefully the shunt helps that situation as is should. We do not know how well his lungs will heal but hopefully he will outgrow those issues. The truth is we still have to trust that God will continue to heal Levi. He already has shown us many miracles in this short journey. Please continue to pray for these things.
Levi had his first Pediatrician appointment this week and they said he looks great for where he is at right now. He weighed in at 9lbs 7ozHe will still be followed very closely over the next couple of years. He also saw his eye doctor this week and we were told his retinas look good and he has a good chance at decent vision. Coming up Levi will start physical therapy and will see his doctors at the specialty clinics. These appointments are meant to follow the more complex issues Levi has and give him a better chance at good outcomes.
On another note the number one protection we were told to give Levi right now is to keep him from respiratory infections. Although this is not a high risk season we still plan to be over protective of him. Right now we are only allowing immediate family to hold him. We are asking everyone to wash up upon entering our house. We are not taking him out except for his doctor appointments. I realize many of you really want to meet him and love on him. We just ask that you bear with us for a while. One cold can put Levi at risk for death or at least a trip to the hospital. We are only at home now because the NICU doctors trusted that we could provide Levi with the high level of care he requires.
Pics From the Week:
Meeting my Cousin Abby For the First Time
Waking Up Sleepy Head Mommy
Big Crib For a Little Guy
Levi Relaxing With His Dog Elwood
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