Month 2_Day 17 - Yawn

The Lord has done great things for us! We are glad! Psalm 126:3

We just had a great night with Levi. We were able to spend extra time with him tonight. We got to give him a bath. This meant taking his hat and mask off. He did great the whole time. He seems so much more relaxed not having the tube in. God is just so good to us. He just knows when we need a lift and gives is to us in a timely manner. I am still tired but my spirits are lifted so much now. We have a beautiful little baby boy. He seems to be fighting more and more the longer he stays here with us. He also seems more alert to us now. He will open his big eyes and stare straight into us. Of course he probably can't see far but he knows we are there with him. We are so full of joy after having that contact time with him.

 

I also just want to thank all of you out there. We can't even think about "thank you" cards right now. We just need you all to know you are impacting this situation in a major way. You have prayed, sent us encouragement, visited and brought gifts. It keeps us lifted up in a way I can't quite express. Please accept this as our thanks for an amazing support structure that only God Himself can orchestrate.

 

As I stated Levi is still doing great. His blood gases and xray were good today. They will probably ween him on something tomorrow. They will either reduce his pressures or respiritory rate. This is a slow process because we dont want to trigger a backslide. He was increased on his fortifier again so he is getting his full amount of everything. He is resting really well most of the time. He is slowly growing. He hit almost 2 lbs 3oz tonight.

 

For my prayer warriors

 

Levi - To stay off of the vent. To get to the cpap. No infections. No swelling. Eat and grow.

 

Trent & Anjie - Peace