We are celebrating my first weight gain milestone today - 2lbs!!! We are thanking the Lord that I am able to tolerate Mommy's milk because it really helps me grow. One of my buddy's here is not having so much luck in this area, so we are really blessed because digestion problems are common at this age. My respiration is another story. Seems that my lungs are not developing as fast as my doctor's would like, so they are going to help me by giving me a series of steroids starting tomorrow. These steroids have been shown to have a few undesirable side effects , but that was studied in longer term use and with much higher doses than what I am going to get. We do believe that the benefits definitely outweigh the risk and I am sure you know that my Mom has done her research and she is cool with it. I am not a fan of the ventilator and long term use can lead to lung damage and dependence. We are prayerful that everything will be fine and I should be breathing on my own within the next 7-10 days. Other than that, everything else is going well.
I have heard from so many of my blog followers and I just want to thank all of you for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We are true believers in the power of prayer, so please continue to keep us in mind. Thanks again and have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.
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Go Kyle!! We are sooo proud of your milestone! We just know you will be breathing without that dumb ol' tube soon! Tyler has had some steriods himself and they work like a champ! Go Kyle - we can't wait to meet you! Always in our prayers!!
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