Benjamin continues to do well overall. His ventilator settings were reduced some today and he seems to be ok with the new settings. The doctors say his lungs are responding slow to the treatment; we believe Benjamin's lungs will develop soon enough. He is on the right track; it just takes time and for him to continue to grow.
Benjamin weighed in at 3 pounds 1 ounce Friday night, which is an overnight gain of about 4 ozs. He definitely looks like he is growing, but the doctors believe a lot of that weight gain is just water weight. He was given a diuretic to help him pee it out. He will be measured late Sunday night and we should know his true weight and height Monday morning.
Tonight was bath night for Benjamin and we got to help clean him up again. He did really well with it and looks good; he cleans up really nice. After his bath, he was wide awake, so I held my hand over his back and after a few seconds his eyes started to slowly close and went to sleep.
Sherri continues to hold him every day and from what I hear, he does really well with it and seems to enjoy it. I have been working a lot lately and haven't been able to see him as much as I would like, so I look forward to when I am able to hold him again.
Please continue to pray for our little one and for his lungs to develop.
2 Weeks of Recovery
9 years ago
Sherri and Todd you guys are such amazing parents. Benjamin is truly blessed!! I am so happy to hear Benjamin is doing so well!! Praise God!! I continue to pray for him and put him on the prayer list at church every week! The Lord is answering our prayers.....what could be more wonderful than that!! You go baby Benjamin!!! Those amazing parents of yours can't wait to bring you home!!
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Cathy
Continuing to pray for baby Ben, and his amazing parents. Both of you do such a great job with the postings - they are so sweet. Was thrilled to hear that the eye scan went well today! Thinking and praying for you guys often,
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