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

Friday, October 16, 2009

Day 29 - Moving day

Benjamin moved nursery's yesterday. The hospital was going through renovations and they finally finished it and all the babies were moved to the new nursery.

Benjamin was not too happy about the move. When he got to his new bed, he was not getting enough oxygen and was having trouble breathing. They tried increasing his oxygen but that was not really helping. After a few hours and a couple of x-rays and a few changes to the breathing tube, he finally settled down. Overall, he is ok, but the move seems to have set his lungs back some. He is on some breathing treatments to help his lungs develop, so hopefully this is a temporary setback and he recovers as he should.

At 28 days (28 weeks gestational age), Benjamin weighed in at 2 lbs, 4 ozs. Even though his lungs are having trouble, overall, he is doing ok and still having good days; he is resting, eating and waiting for his lungs to develop. Please continue to pray for Benjamin and for his lungs to develop correctly.

3 comments:

  1. I hope Benjamin is resting peacefully in the new nursery. I will always wear the bracelet so I can continue to pray for him throughout the day!!
    I pray that his lungs will continue to develop
    as they are suppose to and that Benjamin will be home soon with his amazing parents. Good night sweet Benjamin....sweet dreams...the Lord will hold you in his arms and watch over you as you continue to grow and develop. Remember there is a big life waiting for you and two wonderful parents who love you more than you can ever imagine. You are blessed sweet boy!!

    Love and hugs

    Cathy

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  2. That is great news Sherri and Todd!! Sherri I would love to come see you guys! Please let me know when a good day is.

    Cassie

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  3. Thinking of you all often and praying just as much, for baby Ben and your family. I will continue to pray for his development. What great news that he is steadily growing and resting more comfortably these days.

    Lauren Schott

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