Our persistent little man continues to show his persistence. He continues improving and healing. After a better night's sleep, he awoke at about 545 this morning. Always active, he played fairly well, curiously touching or pulling on everything within arm's reach, including his IV. As a result of the pulling, the IV had to come out at about 9 this morning, which gave some extra incentive to get him drinking. We spent the better part of the day with a cranky kid that was determined not to eat or drink as long as we kept him in the hospital. We tried moving around the building, making games of it, popsicles, even trying to feed him at the park across the street, but nothing got him eating (though he did enjoy the swings thoroughly)
At around 6, he made his first real progress of the day drinking five ounces. He fought sleep for another hour or so before taking about 3 ounces. After an hour nap on a full belly, he wrestled me (not the fun kind) for a while before deciding he wasn't going to win, then took another four ounces and went to sleep fat and happy. One more of those bottles in the morning should be enough to get him sprung.
Nana and the girls picked Grandma Nancy up at the airport tonight. Rebekah talked to them before the girls went to bed, and it sounded like a real party. We look forward to getting home to all of them. We pray for a good appetite and decreased pain tomorrow so that can happen.
3 comments:
He looks so handsome! :) Praying you will be able to come home today!
jason,
i haven't met you, but i love becky and nandy and gary and your whole family. i've been reading your blog avidly. david is adorable. hang in there...you will get rest and normalcy soon...blessings to your whole family!
Jason---Your updates and pictures say so much. My heart is with all of you (David, Becky, Jason, Libby, Jordan, Nana, and my Nancy). Love and prayers continuing.
Grandpa/Dad
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