the moment we've all been waiting for. our little hero has pooped. this is very good news. he pooped a couple of times today, they've told us. that will help keep his bilirubin levels (jaundice) down, and is just a good thing in general (as i'm sure you all know). He did digest the rest of his food last night and they fed him at 11PM. today, he's taking his time digesting so they've had to wait a little on feedings. understandable, as his stomach is brand new and about the size of a superball. we'll be going up to see him tonight. here's one of those pictures the other NICU dad took last night. told you he was cute on his belly. the headgear he's got on (similar to the apparatus used by avid football-game watchers/beer drinkers) is his oxygen bubbler. they have him rigged up in such a way as to help him breathe through his nose and to keep the tubes from hurting his head. he's the only guy i know who wears a winter hat in a sauna. what a fighter. one day at a time.
-love-
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OH man the picture didn't come thru on my pc:( he must look cute:) Auntie is still praying:) That lil man is doin so great:) You two are being so strong too. I'm praying your strength stays up...I know this is grueling energy wise. Anything you need call us.
coney on is bewy? momma? aw I shee is bewy. i yika is bewy!!
Belle talking to Cousin Conely's picture:)
praying for God's grace and strength for you all right now.
"Out of the mouth of babes and infants,you have established strength..." Psalm 8:2
love
The Locke Family (Andy, Jess, Eden and Acacia)
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