Saturday, June 2, 2007

good afternoon!

as you can see, we got to hold him! :) The lines came out of his tummy just fine, and when we got back from lunch he was clothed, swaddled, and ready to be held! Ryan and I both got to hold him for a while. I also got to help change his diaper and clothes. He pooped and peed all over my hands, and I was so excited! Parents are weird that way.

He also took a bottle, so the feeding tube came out. He will have to be sedated for the MRI and will have to use the tube again while he is out. But otherwise he gets bottles, and when his fluids are regulated and blood sugar is steady, we can try nursing again.

Now we can be here for every care/feeding to help with bottles, diapers, and clothes.

Another test result came back that confirmed that there is no infection, and they turned down the rate of the medicine for his adrenal gland.

8 comments:

Leah Beth said...

Ryan, Amber, Morgan and Athan,
We are so thankful to hear of Athan's progress! We are praying diligently for each of you. Thanks for keeping us updated.

We love you guys!
David, Leah Beth and Joel

Tammy Garner said...

Athan just had his first bottle. He took it fast. I think he got his eating skills from his Uncle Jeremy.

Anonymous said...

Ryan, Amber, Morgan, and Athan,
Congratulations on your newest addition! We are so excited for your family and sorry to hear about the worries you've had so far. The four of you are in our prayers, please continue to update us. We're thinking about you.

Love,
Kirk, Kari, and Emily

Sellmyer Family said...

WOW!! What a blessing... He looks so handsome snuggled with his mommy! He is going to get stronger everyday!

Anonymous said...

Hello from Las Cruces to all of you!
We are so glad you put Athan on a blogspot so we could follow along. Thanks! The photos are wonderful...what a precious gift you have been given. Our prayers have been with you all and will continue NONSTOP!!!
We just wish we could be there to share hugs and hear Morgan say those sweet things she always comes up with. At times like these, we all know how great it is to be a part of the Body of Christ...one BIG Family!
We love you all,
Bob, Sheila, and Carly

Unknown said...

He is beautiful Amberly! Thanks for keeping us posted. We'll be lifting your family up in prayer with all the saints in our small group tomorrow.
Love,
The Crisps

javajan104 said...

Meredith's mom again. I know you were so thrilled to have Athan in your arms and to cuddle him. I am so glad for both of you and for little Athan. What a little warrior! Bless you all! Jan Thornell

Anonymous said...

We are so glad to hear that Atjan is doing better. We continue to keep all of you in our prayers continualy. We know the Lord is in control and we continue in Him. Athan is a good looking and strong boy and we are proud for you. This site is wonderful and we will keep looking here for more information.

We love you very much,
Nick and Karen

PS this is the second time i have tried this hope it goes through. If you get two I'm sorry.