Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Benjamin update 2

Just got this email from my mom and decided to update the Benjamin Post.

Benjamin had a check-up today, and I am so excited I had to tell someone. He is now 12.5 lbs, and the Dr told Rose "You know this isn't usual for a micro preemie baby to gain this much weight this fast." : ) He is going to get to start food, and a normal formula. : ) He had been on a specialized formula. His development is ahead of his adjusted age, Whoooo Hoooo, the Dr said his movements are fluid on both sides and again, he sees NO SIGNS of CP or any neuro problems. Then he was reading his chart and asked about his brain bleed at birth, "So, it was just a mild one?" Rose said NO! He had a 4 bleed! (4 is the worst, and he was a severe 4.) She said the Dr turned around looked at Benjamin with a stunned look on his face, looked at Rose, looked at Benjamin, and said "HE is a miracle!!!!!" And he said now and then there is a baby that will just defy all odds of what they should be, he is certainly one of those, HE is a miracle. I had goose bumps from head to toe when she told me that. We already knew that, but it is still so nice to hear a conservative Dr say that. And I am just busting with joy and thankfulness for all God has done.

2 comments:

Patti said...

THIS IS AMAZING!!! I am going to make sure this gets read at church tonight- we have been praying for Benjamin every service since he was born, and people will be so excited to hear this!! God is awesome!!

Leah said...

AMEN!!! So good to hear!!