Graham hit 8 lbs. on the scale this morning! This is great for so many reasons. He continues to grow a little everyday which means although his body is healing his lungs, omphalocele and gut, there's still some energy left over to put some meat on his bones.
His breathing continues to be on the high side, but we're all realizing this might just be how Graham is going to be.
Feeding volume went up today to 30ml every 6 hrs and I'm continuing the non-nutritive breastfeeding so G can relearn how to breastfeed.
We continue to be amazed at how the omphalocele is healing. Dr. West thinks in a week the new skin will completely cover it and we won't be dealing with an open wound any longer! I am still doing the dressing changes everyday. Check the post from January 7th (Still Healing) to compare today's picture of the omphalocele. Go Graham!
Graham is such a happy baby. He smiles all the time and we're on pins and needles waiting for that first little giggle to burst out. He is very content most of the time just taking in all the sights around him and he loves being held. He is sleeping great (mostly through the night) even amidst all the NICU noisiness. How are we going to recreate that when we get home?!?
What great news!! Keep up the good work, Graham!!
ReplyDeleteGraham looks great! So glad he is healing well and I just think he is such a cutie! You can really see his personality in his pics:-) So happy for the good news!
ReplyDeleteThat 2nd pic is a great picture. He is soooo cute. I bet you are getting really anxious to be able to bring him home. We continue to pray for his complete recovery. You both are awesome parents! Graham is very lucky to have both of you. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! We can't wait til you bring him home. Jim & Mylien
ReplyDeleteHe looks so great! I see that he gets to wear clothes now too! Which I am sure you are having fun with:) His "O" looks amazing! I love the way he is looking at you in pic 2, in complete love! It is amazing how much he has changed just within a few weeks. So excited for you all. Keeping you in our prayers that you all can go home soon.
ReplyDeleteHe looks great!!! He's grown since I saw him last week. I just wanted to brag that I got to meet the little guy!! I'm simply amazed. Go Graham!!!
ReplyDeleteGraham looks great! I can not believe his tummy! It looks awesome! Glad to see you guys are still hanging in there! I'm sure you are itching to go home....Soon enough!
ReplyDeleteGraham looks awesome!!! His tummy bump looks 100x's better now. Tears of joy today when I read the update. I've been trying to figure out who he looks like and I've come to the decision he's a good mix of u both! Can't wait to meet Graham.
ReplyDeleteGraham is ADORABLE!!! You can see his sweetness in his eyes. Soon you won't be able to hold that little guy back...Keep it up Graham!
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys get to enjoy him at home soon enough.
Graham, you are beautiful! These pictures made my day, what a little miracle! God is Good.
ReplyDeleteGo Graham Go,
Kelly
What a beautiful picture of Graham smiling at his mommy with his daddy there too!!! He actually looks like he could laugh! Wonderful to see the intensity of his care be slowly taken away, that means he is getting better! Continuing to pray for you and that little miracle and gift from God!
ReplyDeleteLove, John and Laura Duerr, Rachel, Ryan and Anetka!
Wow, the progress he has made is miraculous! I think it is that strong personality and all the prayers for him, along with the love of his incredible parents. He looks so happy. Continued prayers for him to get better enough to go home! xxoo
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