lovin life

Sorry it's been an entire week since I last posted! We've been busy, busy and then had a very relaxing weekend at the lake!

We spent Memorial Day weekend at a lake house, about an hour from our home in Houston. It was MUCH needed and we all had a wonderful time. I was nervous about bringing Coy somewhere to stay overnight (his first time since being home from the hospital!), but he did amazing! I am such a "first-timer" and did not realize how much stuff is required for such a tiny thing! I had 4 bags just for Coy's stuff and felt like I didn't bring enough! Chris was able to play two rounds of golf, and I spent some very cherished time poolside. Due to the VERY hot weather here, Coy stayed inside majority of the time. He spent time bonding with Grandma Kolkhorst, Aunt Mandy, Aunt Jenny and Cousin Ryder.




Coy has really developed into a different baby recently. He loves looking at objects, especially mirrors, lights, mobiles, etc. He is smiling like crazy and it's so much fun to see. He has also found his thumb! About 3am Saturday morning, I woke up and found him as content as can be sucking on his thumb. It was the cutest! He is now 9lb 15.5oz and feels so heavy to me! He is eating 4-5oz every 3-4 hours, but is still struggling with some reflux issues. He was started on Erythromycin last Tuesday; at first, it wasnt doing much for him, but lately, it seems to be helping. Please continue to pray for Coy to battle reflux! He gets really frightened when he senses something coming up. His eyes get very big, he stiffens up and afterward he lets out the most heart wrenching cry. It just kills me.






We saw Dr. Hittner last Thursday for an eye check up. She said his ROP was looking better. We will see her back in 3 weeks. Please continue to pray against ROP and nearsightedness. She said he was slightly nearsighted, but nothing severe and most likely will correct itself. She stated she does not foresee him needing contacts or glasses.




I also spoke with his Cardiologist about the recent bradycardic episodes. She ordered another holter monitor which he wore on Thursday. Please pray for everything to settle down with his heart. He only seems to have one episode daily and it's usually early in the morning. Like I've said before, I don't fully trust our apnea monitor.

Please also pray that Coy continues to develop. We have another ECI evaluation this Friday. I have also made an appointment with a private PT who has lots of experience with preemies for another opinion. I am just wanting lots of eyes on him, to make sure nothing is overlooked.

We continue to be blessed by all your love and support. Okay, that's all I can think of for now, If I left anything out, just ask! =)

(By the way, I am working on Thank You notes slowly but surely! I apologize for my tardiness!)