38 days old- adios drain tube!

Chance's drain tube was removed this morning. He had a neon yellow bandaid covering the small hold left on his side. They put the gi study down for next tues or wedn. Since he had NEC, he is at a higher risk for the intestines to have narrow areas, blockage, etc. He'll go down to radiology and they put him on this board and turn him this way and that and back again to watch the die move. He's going to love that!! Then, they'll take him back to his room and take x rays at different times. Please pray it's 100% problem free!! It's a really good sign that he's pooping though!

Lol, sorry Chance but we've cheered for you every BM you've done!!!

They may try pre-weening tomorrow on the vent with his rate. Inching slowly towards cpap again. He's up to 2 lbs. 4 oz.

He amazes me every day how strong and courageous he is at 38 days old.

I heard this verse yesterday and fell in love...
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4

My friend Lisa took this picture of Chance today as they were retaping his tube. Isn't he so handsome?!?! And I snapped a pic of him sucking on his paci. It didn't last long!