My entries keep getting quicker and quicker (and more poorly written!)! We have growing boys and we rejoice. Yesterday Aaron weighed 4 lbs. 2 oz. and James weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. James is a big eater and Aaron is on his way there. Aaron is up to 3 bottle feeds a day. He had some additional laser surgery done this past week on his right eye. His eyes are not responding quite the way the Opthamologist would like. He is still at risk for being completely blind in at least one eye. This week we may need to discuss the option of injecting something into the eye that attaches to the molecule that causes ROP. There are potential risks and we will discuss the option with the Opthamologist if the situation progresses. We still have about 3 months of weekly eye check ups until we are out of the woods. The MRI was postponed, as it is very cold where the MRI is located. Aaron will definitely have imaging done before discharge, but not this week. Basically, he is so small that maintaining body temperature for an hour and a half would cause him to lose weight.
James is a good boy; he eats, poops, and sleeps. Hannah is starting to come around. We are seeing fewer behavioral outbursts and a willingness to embrace her brother. Cory's dad is coming this week for a visit. He really misses Mart, but we are thankful for the lone. Thank you for your prayers. The Lord has grown both of the boys and is sustaining us. Enjoy the pictures!
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Its so awesome how they are growing! They are still tiny, but its amazing how far they have come.
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray the MRI results show good things for Aaron. And, this psotponement is just delaying the great news.
You and your family are an inspiration to me. Take care.
Deb
It's great to see this update with photos and hear that the boys are growing and Hannah is adjusting. We will continue to pray for the results of the eye check ups and the MRI.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to know that the boys continue to grow and flourish. I continue to keep you all in my prayers. I can't wait to see you guys again this July!
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