This afternoon Truitt nursed, then took his bottle, AND wanted more! We’re hoping he still takes his full bottle at the next feeding. 🙂 The scale isn’t showing it yet, but we think he looks bigger than he did a […]
We heard from Truitt's nurse again today just how amazing he is doing and how he has surpassed so many expectations. She was at the hospital the day he was born, and had seen him …
Today marks the 1 month anniversary of us finding out there was something night right with Truitt and I (Leisel) was admitted to the hospital. Wow! What a month it has been! A couple of months …
Truitt gained .3 ounces last night! He took two full bottles from the nurse in the night, and one for Leisel today. He also nursed a couple of times before getting his bottle. They are …
Another day of growing stronger for Truitt today. He's taking about 61% of his feedings through the bottle, which they have said is really good for his gestational age. We tried nursing a few more …
Truitt celebrated his three week birthday today by taking his entire bottle for the nurse at 6:00am this morning, and again for Leisel at noon! Outside of those two feedings, he is averaging a little …
One week ago we were discussing in depth with the doctor when to transfer Truitt to the other hospital. Now we are discussing what he needs to be able to do to go home! They will …
Truitt's x-ray came back clear again! They stopped his regular x-rays and will only do another one if they see something change respiratory wise that would cause concern. They changed his respiratory status in the …
Truitt got upgraded to a new room today! He was moved to the other wing of the NICU where the 'feeders and growers' go. The nurse said, "They usually go over there for a little …
Today we had a baby shower in the lobby outside of the NICU for the mom of Truitt's room mate. Both of our babies were born on the same day, and it was wonderful to …
Truitt was upgraded to a 'crib' today! He has been able to maintain his temp with just blankets and things, so they ditched the massive isolette, and brought in a crib with a warmer above …
"You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You."
Isaiah 26:3
Baby Truitt was born prematurely on July 20, 2016. Before birth, he developed a condition known as non-immune hydrops and is currently in NICU. This blog will be providing periodic updates and prayer requests.