THANKFUL.

Logan was weighed this afternoon, and we have GREAT news! Logan has gained another whole pound since last week, putting him at 14lbs 6oz. YAY!! We are so very thankful for this great accomplishment. We also had a visit with the GI doctors at Mac and found out that Logan is now on the curve on the growth chart. He is doing exceedingly well and is on the right track to catching up in no time. We are also excited to share the news that we've decided to try the next 2 weeks without using the g-tube. Logan will only be bottle fed and eat solid foods and we'll see how is weight gain is after that. Please pray that Logan continues to climb the growth charts and grow strong & healthy.

 

Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. - Psalm 136:26

 

 

~ Here are a few recent pictures of Logan at 7.5 months ~

 

Brother's bonding.

 

 

Hanging out on daddy's lap.

 

Starting to sit on his own for a little bit at a time.

 

 

Logan loves the exersaucer & jumper-roo.

 

 

Snuggles in his towel after bath-time.

 

 

Always happy.

 

Hanging out with mom at Mac, waiting for the doctors.

 

 

14lbs, 6oz - Wed, April 24, 2013.

No Big Changes

Another quick update on Logan. The dietitian came to weigh him on Friday and we did not see an excessive weight gain as he's had the last few times. He actually only gained 4 ounces in 2 weeks putting him up to 13lbs 7oz. Our dietitian Brad said that there is no need to panic - after all we can't expect him to gain huge amounts every time. Logan is growing at his own pace quite nicely and as long as he's not plateauing or losing then there is no need to worry. However we are not ready yet to go without the g-tube, Adam and I would like to see him reach a higher weight before playing around with it. We also believe that there are 2 things contributing to him not gaining as much these last 2 weeks...one being that we don't use the g-tube faithfully EVERY night. He can afford to go a night or 2 during the week without it. The other reason being that Logan is VERY active and always moving, he most likely has a high metabolism. Brad agreed to wait 2 more weeks, weigh him again and go from there. As nice as it would be to have the g-tube removed before summer, its not worth pushing Logan and slowing down the weight gain process. We've realized that he still manages to gain more when he continues to use it. We also go for another follow up visit at Mac this coming Thursday with the GI team, so we'll see what they have to see with how far Logan has come since last visit.

 

We continue to thank the Lord for Logans progress. Its hard to believe that just a few short months ago we weren't even sure he'd make it this far and now he's surprising us all the time with the new developments that he has week by week. What a loving & merciful God we serve that he watches over us and carries us close to His heart. The Lord's love for us never ceases to amaze!

 

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23