Wednesday, November 11, 2009

I know these are not the clearest pictures (because they are cell phone photos.) It is because I am in Cincinnati for Charlie's grandfather's funeral. My mom, dad, and sister are taking turns going to the hospital to love on Boston for us!
He is up to five pounds now and taking 23 mls (just over 4 teaspoons) of special formula every three hours, his little tummy is not ready yet for my milk. We have hit another bump in the road as he has developed pulmonary hypertension and now has some fluid surrounding his heart. They have started him on new medication to help. I pray that he responds well to the medicine and continues to feed well which will bring us closer to getting him home. For now he has to remain on the oxygen due to the high blood pressure - which was causing him to drop his stats. Charlie and I appreciate all of your prayers and encouragement through our extended stay in the NICU, your support means so much to us!!

9 comments:

  1. Kel, we loved on him, held him today, and told him his mommy, daddy, and big sister Brooklyn miss him soooo much. Have a safe trip home. We miss you!

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

    Mom

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  2. He's so cute! And 5 pounds! Wow! But no more bumps in the road... He needs to come home. We pray for you daily. Oh that God would show His mercy.
    Cheryl Wilhelm

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  3. Kel, he looks so good! He has grown just in the few days between posts! I need to get on the ball and send all these preemie clothes before he is too big for them!

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  4. WOW, FIVE pounds! You go Boston... that's alot of work to get to 5 pounds. Keep fighting the good fight little man .. lots of love and prayers!
    The Parker family
    p.s. you look so cute in your blue hat

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  5. Aww the little man has some clothes on. He is so precious Kelly and getting so big!5 lbs already yeah!! Lets pray that there are no more hurdles. We prayed at church for you guys last night there were alot of us praying so hard for you guys and you are facing so many trials right now and that the enemy would steer away from your family and give you nothing but love, strength, good health and endurance to overcome these trials and that Boston will be home soon and you can be a family at home. We love you guys. Love Kirk, Janet, Brady and Brent

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  6. Boston - you look so adorable! 5lbs is wonderful!!! Now let's get you home to Mommy, Daddy, and Big Sister!!!! Prayers and love to you all.

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  7. So sorry to hear about the pulmonary hypertension. We are praying for your family and hoping you get to have your family all at home very soon. Hang in there:)

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  8. He looks so adorable!

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  9. He has filled out so much, Kel!!! We are praying that the meds work perfectly for his little system!! XOXO

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