Spencer had his lower GI test and KUB (abdominal x-ray) to check to see if his bowel was healed, that there were no leaks, and that enough of his intestine grew back to reconnect. I'm happy to report that all is looking good! In fact, surgery #2 has been scheduled for Wednesday morning-ahead of schedule! We are so happy that his surgeon thinks that he's healed enough and doing well enough to have the surgery next week. For the first time since all of this happened (I can't believe it's already been a month) we are feeling like we have some light at the end of the tunnel. We have a goal-his surgery-and then from there we know what has to happen before he comes home. He will be in the hospital for awhile after surgery because he will be on a ventilator again-and off food until that comes out. When that comes out he will have to work back up to full feedings again. So, we have a ways to go, but we are hoping to be home as a family by the 4th of July.
Yesterday, he was allowed to eat what he wanted-and has been a very happy and content boy since then! He's eating between 60 and 90 mL every three hours! He's also gaining and holding his weight well and by far the biggest baby in the NICU weighing in around 8.9 lbs!
So now that you have the recent low down on Mr. Spencer, I thought I'd fill you in on Ms. Avery (since it seems like she has been neglected in her time on the blog lately)! First off, she's a real chatter box. She is putting words together and picking up words like crazy (which means mommy and anyone else around her really needs to watch what they say!!). Her favorite food right now probably has to be cheese quesadillas and apples. She's really into being outside and blowing bubbles. One of the things about Spencer being in the hospital that has been so hard is not getting to spend my usual days with Avery (since I spend the day at the hospital). I miss spending the whole day with her, she is such a little person now and so much fun to be around:)
I'll update on surgery. Until then, enjoy the pics...
Avery enjoying some Subway.
She thought she was so great finding mommy's slippers and walking around the house in them.
One of her loves, the swiffer! This is my old one from college and Artie removed the middle part so that it was "Avery sized".
This is Spencer's favorite position. He loves cuddling on anyone's chest.
He's just being cute laying on mommy's lap.
We took his floor gym up to the hospital so that he could start using it because he has been more alert.
Checking out all that is to see on his gym
4 comments:
I am SO excited for you all! I know what a relief it is to start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel...
i will be praying for you all on Wednesday morning...
Dear God- May Spencer's doctors, surgeons and nurses continue to heal him, continue to give his parents the faith to get through this, watch over big sister Avery and may you continue to heal Spencer so he will be HOME soon!
Love the pictures of Avery and Spencer.... one of the best things about watching your children grow is to see their personalities develop and shine!
Love,
Megs
It was so great to talk to you last night! I miss our mommy chats : > I love all of the photos you posted, especially the ones of Avery in your slippers - how cute - and the one with the swiffer - what a good idea Artie had!
Spencer and Colten already have something in common because Colten's favorite position is also sleeping on our chests, belly to belly hence why I sleep in the chair with him every night : >
I know that you said 8.9 lbs on the phone but seeing the photos, he really is big! We all can't wait to meet him! We pray all the time for you guys but we will say some extra prayer through Wednesday and beyond so that he stays ahead of schedule and is home by July 4th - how fitting too! Love you all!
So happy to hear the good news! Let's hope that is all it is from here on out! Thanks for the Avery updates too- she is still just as adorable as ever as is her brother! Keeping our fingers crossed you all can be together as a family on July 4th at home!
We'll be praying for a successful surgery and that you all have continued peace of mind and heart- I am sure you are a constant bundle of nerves, but at least through your blog, you seem like you are going with the flow as much as you possibly can, and you are doing a fantastic job of juggling both of your kiddos who both need you right now. Avery looks so sweet and seems like she's having so much fun with her "big girl" slippers and Swiffer. Put that girl to work! LOL.
We miss you! Hope to hear more good news very soon:)
Love,
C:)
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