Sunday, July 19, 2009

William Patrick





Last week "Little Billy" was born (Son of Jennifer's sister Tracy). He was 13 weeks early weighing in at only 1lb 12oz and was 9 1/4 inches long. We drove up to Orlando yesterday to see him and Tracy. It truly was a miracle to see a baby this small in person and brings a whole new meaning to the term "miracle baby". It was amazing to see how his vitals would increase when she touched him and how he responded to her touch. In the next few weeks they are hoping to let her begin the "Kangaroo hold" program where she rocks him on her chest wrapped up skin to skin. He is doing well and so is Tracy despite her being discharged today. The problem they face now is the commute back and forth to see him as he is in Orlando and they live down here. We are praying for them all and hoping the Ronald McDonald house will have an opening for her soon. This morning they found a pretty large murmur and have scheduled him for heart surgery later this week. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!