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

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Day 31 - Still waiting on the lungs

Benjamin is still doing ok and resting, but he is not really improving on his oxygen requirement since his move. The lungs take a while to develop and Benjamin is still waiting for them to do so. We aren't sure why it is taking him so long to improve, but the doctors say it may just take some time due to his immature lungs. They are also running tests daily to make sure it isn't due to an infection. Todd and I got to participate in his assessment again tonight by changing his diaper and taking his temperature. He looks so cute. He also flashed the "Hook 'em horns" symbol at us a few times... See one of the new pics for proof. I guess he is happy about the win over the weekend.

We are so thankful to all of you for your prayers; we believe God is developing Benjamin and will continue to take all of us through this. Let's pray for a good week to come.
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3 comments:

  1. chattycathy526October 19, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    I love the new pictures of Benjamin!! Already a UT fan.....I love it!! I pray this will be the week those lungs start to grow and develop!! I put Benjamin on the pray list again yesterday asking that the pray team pray over his lungs specifically!! I know the Lord has a big plan for Benjamin's life!! So get ready sweet boy you have a lot to accomplish!!

    Love and hugs

    Cathy

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  2. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Benjamin looks great! I can't believe what a big boy he is becoming! The lungs are such a pain in the butt aren't they? Parker's big downfall in the NICU was his lungs. But now he is great! Benjamin will too....but the waiting game stinks! Lots of love and prayers from us!
    Mere, Parker & family

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  3. amyoutlawOctober 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Love the pics. You can tell he's getting bigger!
    Amy

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