Today was a big day..he truly is a Grand
Kanyon..He hit 4 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4lbs. 1oz. to be exact!!! So, with that milestone comes others. He is out of his
isolette and in an open crib...the REAL big boy bed! He is also wearing clothes!!
YIPEE!! They swallow him of course, but that's
ok. As long as he maintains his temperature, he will be able to stay in this crib! What a big step. Health wise, things are going
Ok. He is having his test done in the morning to check out his kidneys/bladder to try and see what might be causing his
UTI's. Hopefully that will help them know what to do to keep the infections away. He had another eye test. It's showing a tiny bit of damage...
retinopothy. They said for his birth weight, etc. that it was pretty good. The sooner we get off oxygen, the better that will be for his eyes. We are praying for GOD to protect his eyes from any damage and heal the damage that has been done. As for breathing, etc. He is still having a few "spells" a day, but not as bad as he was. I sure wish he'd get over those things. They say its just what preemies do, but I"m ready for him to outgrow that phase. The less he does that, the more he'll be able to start conquering his next goals-like weaning his oxygen down and eating from a bottle. So...we've made great progress, but we still have a long ways to go. Keep this little man in your prayers. Enjoy the pictures of this monumental day!
Here's the BIG BOY in his BIG BOY BED!!! He is also eating..that's what that tube thing is by his name tag. Yummy milk. 
"Hey guys! I"m SOOO big!"
This is the sign last night's nurse put on his bed after they weighed him. 
"Mom, seriously, do you have to take SO many pictures?"
This is his new "thumby". He does so good sucking it! YEAH!
OK, this may be my favorite picture yet!
Here he is looking like a full grown baby! The hospital put him in this outfit...crazy to think he's been alive for over 2 months and he just now gets to wear clothes! I took some of our clothes up there tonight, so he'll get to wear some of his own clothes!
Yeah for Kanyon! Thank GOD for each little step closer to home.
This is the sign last night's nurse put on his bed after they weighed him. 
Yeah for Kanyon! Thank GOD for each little step closer to home. 
32 comments:
Praising God with you! We love you!
Yeah Kanyon! It's funny that all of a sudden 4 lbs. sounds so big! What a great milestone. Tell Kanyon that Aunt Rachel has lots of clothes for him when he gets a little bigger. And tell Uncle Clint not to get mad at her for spending so much money on baby clothes. They are too cute to resist! We love you guys and can't wait to see you.
Rachel
Yeah!! Have you heard the song by Third Day, "There's a light at the end of this tunnel. Shining bright at the end of this tunnel for you." Anyway, everytime I think of Kanyon I sing this song for you. I just know that each day that light will get brighter and closer!! Praise for 4lbs.
Julie (Jodi's Cousin)
Yay for your little MAN!!! Such exciting news! I love how God uses these little milestones to put a positive perspective back into the picture! With as many negative things as you have to face, One positive step makes it all feel easier to move forward!
WHAT a big boy you have there! We are so happy for every little "baby step" Kanyon makes but 4 lbs. is a BIG step. Rejoicing with you!!!
Rand, Maggie and all
hey sista girl-
Michelle from Paris... just letting you know you and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong and keep the faith!
What a big guy!! We are so excited for you!! He looks precious in his clothes!!! We're praying!
Oh my goodness!! What a whopper! His clothes look so cute. He sounds and you sound like your doing great! We will keep praying great things continue.
Love ya,
Brandi
Yeah! I love it, love it, love it!
Did I tell you that I love it!
Hee! Hee!
Hooray for Kanyon!! Love you!
Ty and Lara
Those pictures brought tears to my eyes!! He couldn't be any more handsome... And I'm so thankful he's growing so much!! What a big boy... And he's looks precious in his big boy clothes. Love you! Can't wait to see you this weekend...
Praise God! We are so happy to hear about Kanyon's 4 lbs. and each step closer to getting to go home. We will be praying for his body to continue to grow stronger and for the day that he comes to Grapevine for us to meet him! We love you guys!!
Rick, Shara & Maddox
Yeah Kanyon! Keep it up! We continue to pray.
Love,
David and Tara
He is such a precious boy. Truly a gift from God! Still praying for all of you. Peggy
He looks GREAT! Praise God for the progress he's making each day!! :)
Love you guys...
Kara Buckel
Definitely the best pics ever!! I mean, of him by himself! I am so BEYOND thankful for his good news! Yay! Keep up that good work KanMan! Rejoicing and praising with you guys!
So many milestones! I am celebrating them all! Yay for God and yay for the "Grand Kanyon!"
Oh, he looks so good! Thanks for sharing the sweet pictures, and the great news! We are still praying for little Kanyon man and your family here in the metroplex!
Kendra Vaughn
I love Kanyon! He is the most precious baby boy ever. It totally made my trip to see you last weekend! Hopefully, we can make that happen again soon. Until then, kiss Kanyon's cute face for me!
yeah!!! so great!! praying, what a cute little boy!
He is such a precious and sweet BIG boy, thank you so much for all the photos, they're great. He is growing so quickly now, his color is so good and that face is the sweetest little man I've ever seen.
One of my friends sons is having heart surgery in Boston and they have "Care pages" for their blog updates. While on there I read about another sweet little premie boy who had a twin and has gone through a lot of the experiences you've been dealing with. I thought you might be encouraged by this family. I think he is now nearly 2. The website is www.carepages.com and his page is called KaydenColeChambers You are required to register with the site, it's free and then you can find his page. It's a little confusing but may be well worth the effort. If you have any trouble email me at gloriatrapasso@cfl.rr.com and I'll send you my login info so you can get there more easily.
Stay strong and faithful and enjoy every minute with that precious boy. Gloria (Jenna's mom)
Your entry made me tear up! I am so happy for him! What a blessing! Keep growing, Kanyon!
Praise God! I am overwhelmed with emotion looking at these photos. We have watched this child grow and have watched God do miracles in this precious little boy. He looks GREAT in his outfit!
Hugs!
Isn't our God Awesome! I am overjoyed at these precious pictures. Keep growing little man.
Be Blessed
Missy J
Yeah Kanyon! What a big boy! You'll be at 14 lbs before your mom & dad know it!
yeah God!
yeah kanyon!
yeah kory & jayme!
year doctors and nurses!
yeah God!
thank you God!
we love you guys... AYM class of 2025... it's gonna be a rowdy bunch! ha!
Thanking God for all His blessings! I love the pictures. You're right--of all the ones you've posted that is my favorite as well. We love lots of pictures here--Buddy loves looking at them. Know that you are in her prayers as well as the rest of our clan.
Love you!
Marianne
Another milestone. . . .Thanks for sharing as you travel on this journey. We are thankful to God for his blessings, and the way His light shines through your family. How exciting to be in a bed and out of the plastic cage. Keep the faith. Keep posting. We love you and continue to pray.
Rick, Lynda & Sue
He's adorable - looks just like his daddy!!! Kanyon, keep up the good work. God has given you two awesome parents and a world of people that already love you. Miss you, Jaymie.
Jan B.
I am dancing for joy for this answered prayer. Put your shades on Kanyon, your future is BRIGHT! God is creating your beautiful life, one ounce at a time! And, I must add, He is doing a brilliant work! Our God is an Awesome God - all glory to Him for all he has done and for all he is going to do!
Yeah Kanyon! We are so proud of you and your growth with God's help! Praise Him who makes all things possible!
Never doubted he would get there, just didn't know exactly when. Prayer works and Kanyon is proof. Karen
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