Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy 4 Month Birthday!

Gaines turn 4 months old on Monday, August 24th. Kind of hard to believe isn't it? Amazing how far he has come in 4 months. He has continued to improve over the weekend. He is now being fed by bottle 4 times per day (every other feeding). He does pretty well, probably taking his entire 63 CC bottle at least 2 maybe 3 times per day. He is on 50% oxygen and three liters of flow. There is a possibility tomorrow that the doctor will want to wean Gaines' flow...we'll wait and see. He is also 9 pounds 1 ounce.

I have posted a few pictures below. The first picture is of Gaines when he was one week old. The others are from this weekend. Amazing, isn't it?









21 comments:

Heather Marie said...

He's adorable! Praise the LORD!

Still praying in Ohio!

Triple J's Girl said...

Praise Jesus that Gaines is doing so well! I continue to pray that your family will all be together soon! Gaines is absolutely handsome, just like his big brother. I hope you all have a blessed week

Kelli said...

I wanna smooch those little cheeks!

SarahMerritt said...

Oh how much he has grown and changed!!! He is just so cute!(Brittany love your toes in the back of the pictures!!!) I am glad he is doing well with his feedings! Praise him!!! We will continue to pray for his lungs and for the dr's wisdom when it comes to what is best for Gaines!
Sarah

Unknown said...

Gaines is adorable! So alert now, too. I'm praying for his lungs and feedings to continue to improve according to God's good plans for him.

Unknown said...

Man! Next thing you know, he's gonna be playing football!!! What a big boy!!! And so sweet, too - I can't wait for him to be able to be brought into the office - and to see his proud big brother, too!

I do believe I see a smile in that middle picture, too!

The Ellis Family said...

He is so focused in the last picture. What a cutie!

Cary said...

What a precious, beautiful little guy! Happy birthday Gaines!!

Lori said...

It's so great to hear God is healing Gaines, he is making great progress. Still praying in Ohio (and checking in daily).

Rob said...

What a handsome boy!

April said...

That little stinker is SO CUTE!

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday Gaines!!! He looks so good, what a cutie!

Stephanie said...

WOW!!!!!!!! He is absolutely precious! and soooooo big!

Tiffany Lockette said...

Oh my goodness those eyes!! He is a cutie pie.

Andrew and Lauren Hess said...

So sweet! Happy 4 months, keep up the good work!

Jennifer said...

How incredibly adorable!! So glad you shared some pictures :)

Bubeaner said...

I preaching to the choir, but he just keeps getting cuter and cuter! And WAY TO GO GAINES!!! You are doing a super great job.

We'll continue to pray that you may continue to get stronger.

kim_brough said...

What. a. cutie!

Linda said...

He is just adorable! Doing such a good job mom.....

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Mer Bear (: said...

Oh my goodness!! He is soo cute!! and it's amazing how big he is now! I want to see him so bad, so maybe I'll have a free weekend sometime soon!! Love yall!
-Meredith-