what a week

Today Coy is one week old! We are so grateful for this.
Just one week ago, we were told our little man was dead; that he wouldn't be born alive..
that even if he was born alive, he would not survive the first 24 hours...
that even if he did survive the first 24 hours, he would not survive the next...
that these babies have a "honeymoon" period so any "good" in the beginning will quickly be followed by a downhill slide...
that babies born at 23 weeks "just don't survive."
well, so far, this has not happened to Coy; and all we can say is PRAISE THE LORD!

He is still holding strong; kicking his legs, waving his arms, pulling on his tubes Our litte man is mighty! He is fighting everyday to prove these doctors wrong! Today he continued to take his feedings---all but 1, which is good...please pray that this continues!
Believe it or not, a one pounder can have high triglycerides---he is receiving "lipids" through hisIV line; this is used until he can take in enough
nourishment on his own through the breastmilk---we hadto hold the lipids for a few hours today until his triglyceride level came down

Daddy got to practice his diaper changing skills again--we are now down to 2 diapers per change--he'll be a pro before too long



Please say a prayer for a family who lost their angel today, he like Coy was born at 23 weeks; our hearts go out to this family, we didn't have words for them today; just pray that God will take their angel into heaven and comfort them during this difficult time

We are so grateful to you all for your continued support and prayers! It means so much to us & Coy!