So, I know it has been a few days since this was last updated. Not much has happened and we are just waiting for Jude to get some meat on his bones. Jude was losing weight and no one really knew why. 1st the Doctors thought because he had gained weight in the first week maybe he was just a little different and losing it now. 2nd they thought maybe he wasn't getting enough calories from my breast milk so they began fortifying it (just putting more fat in it). And finally they thought maybe it was because he was putting out so much (peeing and pooping). He was born at 4.1, got up to 4.9 and then went all of the way down to 3.13. Today..........he is at 3.15. Hallelujah!! The little guy gained two ounces last night!! The best news we've heard all week. Judes occupational therapist says when he is eating from the bottle he has an amazing suck but he kind of forgets to breath and in then he wears himself out. So they are letting him eat for 10 minutes and then tube feeding him the rest. They say this should change as he matures and gets a little bigger. Please keep praying. We want so badly for this little guy to come home so that we can just get on with our lives. It is so hard leaving him at the hospital even though he is getting great care. It is like ripping your heart out and leaving it somewhere. We are so exhausted!! Chad and Levi both have colds, Noah is still recovering from getting his tonsils and adenoids out and I am just the normal typical mess. Anyways that is it for now but as more things arise we will try to keep you up to date.
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This is Deb from Pastor Mike's people of purpose group. :-)
I love that you have this site so we can keep updated. It's wonderful to see pictures of the little guy. Absolutely adorable!!!
Thanks for sharing your family with us, it's an honor.
My heart just goes out to you so greatly about having to leave him at the hospital. I pray an extra anointed strength for you!!!
Be of good courage.
In Christ's perfect love,
Deb (Simon)
Good afternoon Sisters and Brothers in the Lord!
I am also part of Mike's prayer group. It is a blessing to pray for your family. Your little Jude is so precious. I will continue to pray for strength for you two. What an answered to prayer to find out why Jude was not gaining weight! He is so sweet and beautiful.
Isn't it amazing how the Lord shows up and meets us where we are in a time of great need? I love how he has ministered to you. Jude is a miracle and what a day it will be when you can take him home!!
Praise the Lord!
May the Lord continue to show favor upon you and keep you in the wings of his love!
Blessings and prayers,
Kristine (Ruetz)
Hey guys its Eddie and Nicole here,
We just wanted to drop a line and say that we are praying for your family. In the past few months we both feel as if we are going through this with you. Your attitudes and hearts are an encouragement to the both of us. Jude is AWSOME!!!!
Hey kids...
These pics are sooo cute, he is just staring at Amy and so content in her arms!!
I seem to be waking up everynite in the middle of the nite and I just lay there and pray for all of you, especially for my beautiful sweet grandson Jude!!
God knows the desires of our hearts anyways, so I am just outright....please let him come home so your little family can all be together!
So thankful for the promise that God will never leave us nor forsake us, his eye is on the sparrow how much more does he care for us!!
Love you
Mom
Hi Chad and Amy,
What a beautiful boy! I see he takes after his mother!
I will pray for Jude's healing and that you will have him home in your arms soon.
God is great!
Don Depoorter
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