Praise God! We took J to the clinic to weigh him on Saturday. He has gained half of the weight back that he lost from birth. At birth he weighed 3.9 kgs. After week one he'd gotten down to 3.6 kgs. Week two he stayed the same (3.6 kgs). Then this past Tuesday he weighed 3.3 kgs. In other words, at birth he weighed 8 lbs 11 oz and he got down to 7 lbs 5 oz. On Saturday he was back up to 3.6 kgs after only 4 days with his feeding tube. He was taking all of his food by his bottle at this point as well. The pediatrician said that he just needed to get his strength back and that then he'd be able to suck the bottle well enough to remove the NG tube. He was right. He's been eating like a champ! I think he's making up for lost time! Praise God that NG tube is out and he's continuing to eat well. We will weigh him again on Friday and I'll update the blog on his progress.
We have been so very blessed with Dr's and nurses who have been faithful to give their advice on J's cleft palate. We have a Dr. who is actually coming in August to do a medical mission trip specifically to repair cleft palates. We will be skyping with her and her nurse tonight so that they can "meet" J and see him. We'll be able to find out more info and ask them some questions. We are so thankful that we're able to be assisted in this way. What a blessing they are to us! We will relay info as we receive it.
For now, please continue to pray for J's strength and his feedings. Pray that he continues to gain weight and that he's able to continue learning how to eat from the bottle. Our friend is bringing special bottles back from the States next week that will aid in his feedings. How thankful we are that Sam happened to be in the States at this time and he's able to bring us supplies needed to help baby Joshua. I hope you see, as we do, God's hand guiding every step!!!! He is in control!
| Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 |
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1 comment:
It is amazing how God is working in the midst of such difficult circumstances that we (in the U.S.) certainly can't appreciate! We will be praying for you. And if there is anything we can do, I'd love for AJ's friends from church in the 4th grade class to get involved and maybe send you all a care package. (Whatever you think would be most beneficial/needed.)
Carla Brown
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