some prior history first ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- I have an URGENT Prayer request. On Jan. 12, 2007 at 9:15AM Central time, my eldest daughter, Connie, gave birth to my grandson Christian. He was 3 months pre-mature. He was delivered by C-Section and is presently in ICU. They live in Knoxville, Tennessee. they are at St. Mary's Hospital Please pray for them and the entire family. On behalf of all of my family, I am thanking you in advance for all the prayers. GOD'S Will Be Done! Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! St. Joseph, pray for us! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Christian was born at 30 weeks gestation was 3 pounds 1 ounce was 15 1/2 inches long has been on a respirator only part of the day and night is looking around is under the light for jaundice my daughter's milk is starting to come - she has been shown how to pump - so he might be able to start feeding soon her stitches will come out before she is released on Tuesday, Jan. 16 he obviously will be staying much longer technically he is my second grandchild - the first one (also a boy), my son's girlfriend aborted almost 2 years ago. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- he is still in ICU and fighting 2 infections, but the important thing is he is FIGHTING I was told that he has gained some weight and that is also good after the initial weight loss from 3 pounds 1 ounce to 2 pounds 12 ounces, he now weighs 3 pounds 4 ounces will send more updates when I get them again thanks for all the prayers and best wishes for him and the rest of my family ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- just got another update on my grandson, Christian (02-05-07) he is still in ICU - transferred to the Univ. of TN Neo-natal ICU no longer fighting infections - all are gone no longer has any IVs - just monitors for heart beat, blood pressure, feeding tube, and breathing his blood oxygen is checked once an hour - down from twice and hour - and it has consistently been in the upper normal range (59-61) is using a CPAP - no longer a respirator for his breathing he now weighs 3 pounds 7.8 ounces he is now 16 1/2 inches long his daily "food" intake is 12+ ounces no longer under the light for jaundice last night after his bath - first time he is actually wearing some baby clothes he is very active and responsive All news is very good indeed. will send more updates when I get them again thanks for all the prayers and best wishes for him and the rest of my family GOD'S Will Be Done! Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! St. Joseph, pray for us!
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