Sixth Day...

Today is my first Sunday. Mommy & Daddy are at church (Community Presbyterian PCA in Moody, AL) and they'll be along after worship. They were looking forward to being with our church family. So many of them have prayed, called, emailed, visited, and given of themselves so generously! It's a big thing to get to be with God's people and celebrate the Gospel, Christ, and all that he is and does for us. So much that my little mind can't think about it too long or I get dizzy. Daddy says it's ok because the same thing happens to him. I know I'll be prayed for in other churches and I really appreciate it. My parents know lots of preachers, they should my Dad is one, and every preacher they've talked with has said their church would pray for me. That's too cool!! Dr. Mena was right when he said all these prayers are helping me, sometimes I think I can feel them. So, to everyone whose prayin', or has prayed, or will pray I say "THANKS!" and when I grow big enough I owe you a hug!!

9:42AM

I've had a good night and morning. My nurse, Shandra, and I just hung out. It's really good for me to have periods of "good" rest because preemies do a lot of growin' during those times. Labs look good this morning and I'm doing fine on the CPAP. One of my awesome respiratory therapist, Cherie (aka "Rie-Rie"), says if I can keep up with my breathing then I won't need to do the vent thing again. Pray that I can rest, maintain things, and gain strength today. So, I'm just here hangin', growin', and waiting on my parentals to get here. I wonder if our pastor, Burt, is still preaching through Acts?


2:51PM

Well, today I said "c ya" to the bili-lights. They may need to come back for a short time in the future, but my caregivers think they did the trick. My color is more pink than yella and I'm getting another blood boost, which is really gonna help "pinken" me up. I'm still breathing with the assistance of the CPAP, but hopefully I'll keep getting stronger and pretty soon my breathing will 100% me. My labs still look good, but there is still the possibility of a masked infection looming out there. We'll get the low down on that when I get off the antibiotics in 2 or 3 days. It's hard to keep track of what day it is when you're locked in a room with no windows. So, today is gonna be a light day.

I would like to close by reminding everyone that I still have a ways to go. I know this week has been amazingly good, but there is still plenty that needs to go just right. I've had a good BM, but in the future I will have to prove that I can have them regularly. Right now my meals are liquid in form, but when I start "feeding" we'll find out if my digestive machnery is in good working order. When little dudes are born early, most of their energy goes to working on the lungs, heart, and brain. This puts the tummy and bowels in a tough spot as they deal with being sort of ignored. One day soon we'll find out if they are sittin' on ready or if they need a jump start. So, I say all this not to steal any joy, but to remind everyone that we are progressing, but we are by no means done! Keep praying and I'll keep growing. JSR, out.