JULY 4TH!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July!!!

Just want to let everyone know that Ryan is doing well. He's growing so fast! He keeps increasing the amount of his bottle which is great news.

He goes to the pulmonologist next week. Hopefully, he will take Ryan off oxygen and the monitor except for at night.

He had a physical therapy appointment last week and they think he is doing well. Joey and I will still continue to do his exercises at home with him and he will go to PT once a month to make sure he's on track.

Most of the appointments Ryan has in the near future are to ensure he's on track. Because he was so early his development is going to be different than that of a full-term baby. However, there are certain milestones he should be reaching for his adjusted age and the doctors just want to make sure he's making them. So far, so good.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lisa

For those of you still following, Ryan weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. at the pediatrician's today!

I will post some newer pictures later in the week.

Lisa

JUNE 22ND

Just a quick update to let you know Ryan is still doing well.

I haven't had a weight on him in the last week, so I'm not sure where he is, but I can tell you he is gaining weight because he's eating more. He does have a little reflux problems, but it's not serious yet.

Ryan has appointments at the OT/PT, pediatrician and hospital this week for testing and evaluations. I'll post the results of those visits.

Everyone try to stay cool! It's SO HOT!

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Lisa

JUNE 18TH

Ryan's trip to New Orleans to the Pulmonologist was a good one! He has taken Ryan off of his diuretics as the first stage of weaning him off oxygen and the monitor. If Ryan does well in the next two weeks, meaning he doesn't have bradycardia or apnea episodes because he's off the meds, then the doctor will take Ryan off oxygen and the monitor except at night time. We have an appointment in 2 weeks and will keep you updated.

Keep your fingers crossed and those prayers coming!

Have a great day.

Lisa

JUNE 16TH

WOW! Ryan weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. today at the pediatrician's! Dr. Wood was so happy because Ryan had gained a whole pound in two weeks. He said everything else with Ryan looked good and he was pleased with his progress.

The only drawback is that he still wants us to keep Ryan homebound at least for another month. Mostly because his due date was just a week and a half ago and it would be bad for Ryan to catch something at this point. Well, I guess that just gives me more time to spend cuddling and loving on Ryan.

We go to the Pulmonologist tomorrow and hopefully will have good news to share. Ryan also has a hip ultrasound this week. This is just to look for the potential of any problems which are common in preemies.

As always, thank you for your support, prayers and love!

Lisa