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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Growing Boy




I just spoke with your mom today, and there's lots of good news to share with everyone who is checking in on your progress. First of all, I got to visit with you a couple of weekends ago down in Philadelphia, and here are the pictures from that wonderful day.






When I saw you, you were in a room with a window instead of the NICU, and there was just you and one other little baby in your room. There was a couch/bed next to your crib where your mom could sit and be with you, and that's where she spends most of her waking hours these days. Your mom loves you so much, Devon, and she is with you all the time. Your dad is there a lot, too, when he isn't back home working to help take care of you.

You seem to like your aunt Nikki. Or, at the very least, you didn't cry or fuss too much when I held you. And this time, we got to stay long enough that I got to hold you, and sing to you, and you even slept in my arms. Now that was a little slice of heaven for your Aunt Nikki.

So, on to the good news! First of all, you no longer have your cannula in your nose, which is a very good sign that the doctors think that your breathing is getting stronger. The doctors are also taking you off your feeds for four hours a day, two periods of two hours, and this means your mom gets to take you out of the room and take you on walks around the hospital. This is very exciting news indeed! when I was there, i got to see her put you in a stroller for the first time, and be able to walk around the room with you in her arms. How exciting! Also, now that you are off the cannula, it will be even easier for her to take you around, because she won't have to worry about having to take the tank with you wherever you go.

You're continuing to grow strong, nearing 9 lbs now. Your mom and dad heard from the surgeon just today, and they are thinking in just three weeks that they will be able to retry the surgery you need to fix your stomach and stop the acid reflux episodes from happening. This is of course very important because until you can take food into your tummy, you won't be able to go home with your mom and dad. And do they EVER want you to come home with them!

Your mom and grandma went shopping for some goodies for you today: some new clothes because you are growing, a new carrier, and a few toys. I will get to see you again before too long, when I come down to visit for Thanksgiving. I can't wait!

And, one more very exciting piece of news, Devon. You have a little brother or sister on the way! Your mom and dad are excited (and I am too!) that there will be another little Newman to love, and it looks like he or she will be born just one month shy of a year after you were born. Your mom and dad (and grandparents!) are going to have their hands full, but your Aunt Nikki just thinks the Lord wants her to have lots of nieces and nephews to love on and spoil.

You are so loved.

Your Aunt Nikki