Thank you all for joining me in praying for Greyson’s comfort. Today was a much better day, he was able to rest despite all of his irritations. I got there in time to see the PH study start. It was quite interesting watching the man callibrate the PH machine by placing the probe and Greyson’s hand into a very tall (about 1 foot) tube of yellow liquid and then repeat it with a pink liquid. He placed the tube, which is a little bigger than a piece of spaghetti, down Greysons throat with his feeding tube until it was just above his stomach. They took an xray to be sure it was placed correctly. Now for 24 hours it will monitor the PH of that little spot. The machine had buttons to push that indicated when the infant has a desat or is upset. I just sat and held my boy and pushed the buttons when needed for quite a while today. We pray that it helps find out the problem soon!
He was mostly content and quite sleepy. He even had a short break from the CPAP tonight as we weighed him and gave him a little sponge bath. He seemed happier after that and when I left he was looking contentedly at his mobile. We have such wonderful nurses that I never worry about him being alone in his miserable moments. There is always someone there to pat his tummy or take him out of the bed and rock him. I cannot sing their praises enough. If I ever hear them talking about things that they wished were different in the NICU it is always about how the babies can be even safer and more comfortable. What a blessing each and every one of them are to us.
And now for two exciting and fun tidbits. First of all Greyson is now 10lbs and 1 ounce. That really snuck up on us! Secondly Greyson has very fitting plans tomorrow to celebrate his first Valentines day. Tune in tomorrow to hear about it! Thank you all for your prayers for Greyson and for Bob who had to stay home again today, and also for your encouraging words to me.
I was so glad to read the sub title that today was a better day. I can’t thank God enough for giving you guys a better day. I am so praying this test will give the dr.s the answers needed to help Greyson get better. He is such a cutie and I love the nurses taking such good care of him. They are definately the angels I prayed for to be put around Greyson.
Wow I can’t believe Greyson you are 10 lbs, that is amazing.
What a blessing you have been to all of us and I can’t wait to see you again. Poor daddy missing a day with you again, I pray tomorrow he feels better and can come. You and your mom look pretty good together, you are one lucky little boy. Tomorrow is your first Valentines’ day and we all love you so very very much.
Happy Valentines Day! It was awesome to read that Greyson had a better day yesterday. We have been praying really hard that God would allow him some comfort. We have been praying that God will reach down and touch all three of you. It is amazing just how much you can love a little person huh? Greyson looks great in this picture and he looks as if he would do ANYTHING for his mom!!! Bob we prayed that you would be feeling better today and we are counting down the days until we get to come and play with Greyson!!!!Be sure to take care of each other today!!!
Love Aunt Tam
Happy Valentine’s Day to you three! Thank you Lord for giving Greyson a better day yesterday. We will continue to pray for answers to Greyson’s discomfort. We hope you three will be together today and have a wonderful day. Hope you are better Bob. Stacy keep taking your vitamins. Love you so much!!!
Mom and Dad …Gram and Papa
Emma, Caleb and Halle wanted to say “Happy Valentine’s Day, cousin Greyson! We love you lots and pray you have another good day!”
We send our love to you too, Bob and Stacy. May you be blessed today with an assurance of God’s amazing love for you and your little guy!
xxxxoooo
Happy Valentines Day to the three of you! Our prayers have been with all of you and we are so thankful to hear that Greyson had a better day! We love you more than words can express! Enjoy your special day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to the Westfall Family.
So, you’ve had your first Valentine’s Day – I’m so glad this was a good day for you and what a wonderful picture. You’re certainly getting to be quite the young man.
We’re thinking of you and praying that your days just get better and better.
Good night little one – rest well and be well – and good night Stacy and Bob, stay well and get well.
Judy