Monday, May 21, 2007

the marathon, not the 50-yard dash


sorry it's taken so long to post again. busyness coupled with computer troubles has made things difficult. here's the score: conley was able to be taken off the hi-frequency ventilator over the weekend (i think they inferred that he partially took his tube out, and so they decided he was ready to step up... i'm not joking). he's been weaning on the conventional vent steadily. it wasn't until last night that the weaning of his settings didn't seem to be timely. they will be trying to wean him the same amount tonight. please pray he tolerates it so he can continue forward. he's up to FULL FEEDS now, (12CC/3hrs). he's going to really start to pack on the pounds. he's at 1lb. 13oz. now and seems to be climbing.
we're pretty sure he's approached this whole thing just like a monroe- go like heck until you burn out and then settle into good, steady progress. he comes by it honestly. thanks for all your prayers. we're so thankful to you for praying and to God for hearing. one day at a time
-love-

3 comments:

Dorie said...

AW guys that's awesome:)Is that his own blanket not a hospital blanket he's 'nugglin on??? Cause that's really awesome too:) We're still praying for our lil guy. He's been so strong:)He comes by that honestly too:)Love you guys:)
Conley my lil Man,
Auntie loves you so much:) I'm so glad you are doing so well. Up to a full feeding:) WOW, Mommy will be holding you in no time, won't that feel awesome lil buddy? to haev Mommies arms 'nugglin you in your blanket? You kepp it up lil man. You have been such a testimony to those doctors. Hit one right out of the park and blow them away:) I LOVE YOU lil hero:)

Dorie said...

Happy Birthday Conley:) three weeks yesterday!! But Daddy didn't post till later:) I love you:)

erin r (big sis) said...

Awwwe, look at his hair!!! He looks soo precious!! I loved what you wrote, Ty, "Go like heck until you burn out, then settle for steady progress." I knew this little guy had personnality already. God bless you, Conley! You're doing great! Stay steady! Love,
Auntie Erin