(Davis in his NICU crib...he is down to only his IV line!)
Davis is making huge progress!!! He began eating for the first time on Sunday night (11/29) starting with 5ml every 3 hours. Each day since then he has moved up 5ml because he is doing so well. Most gastroschisis cases reject the food because they cannot process it and it can be extremely painful for them. Davis took medicine to ease the discomfort for the first few days of eating but no longer needs it. Today the doctors decided that he can start eating as much as he wants whenever he wants!!! This is a HUGE step towards going home!!! The goal is to reach 60ml and he was already eating 45ml today! Please pray that he can continue to move forward with his feedings and that his body continues to not reject it.
I cannot stress enough how much we appreciate all your prayers, God is doing great things for our family!
Also please pray for all the other babies and their families that are currently in the NICU. The unit holds 46 babies and it is maxed out right now. It is a very tough place to be and it is extremely difficult to watch your child suffer and feel so helpless.
this verse has been going through my mind since i read this blog yesterday, and i've been so thankful and full of praise that this sums things up really well i think . :) "now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imaginee, according to His power at work whitin us, to Him be golory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! amen!" ephesians 3:20-21.
ReplyDeletei love it when God meets and exceeds our wildest hopes and expectations! :D love you guys! :)
Jordyn,
ReplyDeleteI happened to find your blog through a google search. I had no idea that you had given birth. Your son is precious and adorable, congratulations to you and Brian. I am glad to see that Davis is doing better. If he is anything like you he will persevere and get through this. I'm sure he's a fighter just like his mom. :) Bart and I will keep you in our prayers.
Keep this blog updated, i will be checking it often.
I miss you, my friend.
Lizbeth (campos) Marquez