Benjamin Chance is here!

As many of you know, Sherri and I recently had a new addition to our family. Benjamin Chance was born September 17, 2009 at 6:16 am. He was only 24 weeks old and weighed in at 1 pound, 5 ounces and was 12.25 inches long. Needless to say, he was extremely premature and very small. After 5 long months in the NICU, Benjamin was able to come home on February 10, 2010. Benjamin is doing great now and is moving on from his stay at the NICU. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers; we really appreciate it.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Matthew 21:22

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.
Ecclesiastes 11:5

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Day 14 - Getting Better

Short update today - Benjamin had a really good day today. The nurses said he was stable for most of the day. He still has an infection and the tube in his chest, but he looks like he is doing much better.

Benjamin also had to get an i.v. in his scalp today; the veins in his arms and legs are too beat up. In order to put the i.v. in, they had to shave some of his head. So Benjamin got his first haircut today! They saved the hair for us and we took it home.

Hopefully, this is the beginning of a long period of stability. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
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5 comments:

  1. chattycathy526October 2, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Praise God!! I am praying and believing that Benjamin is getting better and stronger everyday
    and will have a long, rich rewarding life!!


    Thank you wso much for the update and GOOD NEWS!!

    Love and hugs,

    Cathy

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  2. amyoutlawOctober 2, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Great news! I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already! Thanks for the update.
    Amy

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  3. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    He is truly a little miracle and you are all in our prayers.

    Rebekah Kitchens Guminski

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  4. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    A true angel...surrounded by God's best. Sending you lots of love and prayers!

    Zoey Pelley

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  5. Chris and MachelOctober 3, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Hello Porter Family! This is the first time I have viewed your blog...thank you for creating it. I am the proud mother of a 24 weeker; she will be 10 months Monday. May God continue to guide you and give you peace. Benjamin is in our prayers, as are you. If you have questions, there are plenty of us out here to help you. The basics are keep faith, continually talk to your preemie, ask many questions, stand up for your little man, and do as much care with him as the staff will allow. Our family will keep following from here out and be here if you need us. Isabella is our miracle and you can read her story at www.delangefamilytx.blogspot.com. Peace & God Bless!

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