Saturday, June 14, 2008

No Tube and Growing!

James saw Dr. Scheimann Thursday. He weighed 14lb 6oz, for a weight gain of 3oz this week! Dr. Scheimann and Norma, our dietitian, said he was doing great. He's getting enough calories from his milk and solids so we can officially say goodbye to the tube. Praise God!

"I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD." Psalm 40:1-3

James is still struggling with reflux, though. He still arches his back quite a bit during feedings, so I usually feed him when he's half asleep or completely asleep. Dr. Scheimann added a new medication which will take about five days to work. If his symptoms don't improve after five days, he may need an endoscopy. Please pray that it won't come to that.

Here are some new pictures I recently uploaded:
James went swimming for the first time with John. He seemed to really like it!












James has discovered his toes. He loves to mouth them!

4 comments:

The Chen Family said...

Did you get a new pool in your backyard? :)

James looks great! Praises for being tube free. We miss ya'll!

M & M said...

Love the pictures!
And I know that others have been drawn to Christ in you guys during this process...how much more so in seeing His answer to prayers!

jennifer. said...

james is so cute! i'm so glad to hear that he's doing well and gaining weight. i can't wait to be back and see the whole family again :)

love,
zhen

May G said...

finally got back into town to check your site. so glad to hear that james is doing well. see you all soon!