Results

Braden is having a good day and he's very stable. The results of his head scan show that the clot has not really changed. This is good news in the sense that it is not growing nor is it moving. We just pray that it will begin to shrink as the body naturally reabsorbs the blood. His lungs look the same. We were worried that they'd show signs of struggle and they'd put him back on that oscillating vibrator. But they are the same, so we were happy to see that.

He is back on formula and they increase the amount little by little every day. It just depends on what his tummy can handle on each day. He seems to be a good eater and he's really starting to gain weight. He now weighs 2 pounds 14 ounces and they expect him to be at the 3 pound mark by Saturday. We are hoping to have the 3 Pound Party on Saturday. I plan on bringing 3 pounds of chicken for fajitas. I heard that someone bought Braden a story book that happens to weigh 3 pounds! His nurses will also be able to enjoy this 3 pound milestone - they will be receiving 3 pounds of chocolate!

We continuously get the nicest e-mails from people all over the country that are praying for him. Some of the people that contact us have never even met us! Thank you for your kind, sincere words and thanks especially for your prayers. It means more to us than we could ever express.

Braden likes to sleep with this little hat that was made for him by Newborns In Need. He is usually all curled up and sleeping like this when we visit him.