growing boy

Coy is maturing and growing before our eyes! This past weekend, Chris & I were so amazed at how differently he's acting! He loves chewing on his hand/fingers, looking at things (especially the T.V. which I know is a big no-no), smiling, his bouncy chair (see video below). I am so VERY thankful for our miracle. He just takes my breath away.

He is now 6 months old actually, however, his corrected age is 2 months. This is how old he would be if born on his original due date of 3/28/08. Preemies are evaluated developmentally based on their corrected age, especially a VERY premature baby like Coy. He goes this Friday for a private PT evaluation---please pray that this goes well, that he's developing right on target!

Coy weighs 10 lbs 8 oz and his getting so heavy to me! I think I need to hit the weights! We go back to the Pulmonolgist in 3 weeks, at that time, we will most likely discuss weaning him off the oxygen (which is IMPOSSIBLE to keep in his nose since he's strong now and pulls it out) and doing a sleep study. He is eating 3.5-5 oz every 3-4 hours in about 15 minutes. He has been having more spit up than usual this week, however, I do feel the medications and your prayers are helping.

His cardiologist called and informed me his 24 hour holter report looked good. His lowest HR (heart rate) was 76bpm, which she said was acceptable and nothing to worry about. This is good to hear; I was worried about his arrhythmia, WPW, and his medication dosage. He is on a beta blocker, Propranolol, every 6 hours.

Please continue to lift him up in prayer! We are so beyond blessed!

"The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them." Psalm 145: 17-19

Sleeping on Chris...

"Please, who invited the paparazzi? I'm trying to enjoy my Saturday afternoon in peace..."
Here is a video of Coy cooing (or at least that's what I think it is, correct me if I'm wrong!) He even laughed a few times today, however I did not get it on video!