We’re so grateful for your prayers. Drew is doing well and has made wonderful progress. He’s still in the NICU, but here’s what’s transpired.
Monday was quiet. Tuesday, Drew became very alert, looking around as if to say, “Hey guys! Why am I here?” I think he’s going to be full of energy (he’ll have to if he’s going to keep up with his big sisters). His bilirubin count was high, so he’s been under special lights to get it taken care of. He has to wear eye gear when the lights are on. Drew is having some episodes of bradycardias, which means the heart rate drops too low. Generally, he auto-corrects. It’s a normal fact of life with preemie babies, and they grow out of it. Abby had it too when she was in the NICU.
Today, Drew took two huge steps: he nursed, and he’s off oxygen!
Our prayer requests would be that the bradys would diminish, Drew would continue nursing, and his lungs would grow stronger.
Melanie is holding up well and is delighted with Drew’s progress. We all praise the Lord for His mercy and grace!
Thank you for faithfully praying!
Joyfully His,
Sarah
“Because thou hast been my help,
therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7
Thank you for this update! I am praising the Lord for Drew’s progress. 🙂 Even with the tubes, etc., he is still a beautiful, precious baby! So glad that Melanie is doing well too. I will continue praying each day.
Love, Mrs. Patti
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Thank you! Yes, he is so cute!
Praise God! And what a perfect choice of Psalm!
Such good news. Praise the Lord!
I had a little boy after 4 girls and he is so full of energy I am so pleased that he has 5 sets of eyes to watch him over him.
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LOL. So true!
Praising God that Drew is doing well. I have been consistently praying and concerned since the past update. Thank you so much for updating the blog; I have been checking many times a day! I was grateful to hear that he is nursing now! Continued prayer for all of you and especially Melanie and Drew in this time. For peace and strength for Melanie and for healing for Drew! May God’s peace and strength be richly yours in abundance.
He’s so sweet!!! What a beautiful boy. I am so glad to hear of his progress. We will continue praying for all.
He’s so sweet! I will be praying for all of you. <3
Praise the Lord for the progress made! Praying for continued progress!
Rejoicing with you as Drew grows stronger!
Prayers and Blessings from the R household.
What a beautiful baby!
Continuing to pray.
PRAISE THE LORD! He is a beautiful boy! So happy to read this today. Was starting to have “anxiety” over an update that God is bringing him along. Shame on me. May the Lord continue his blessings to Drew, “Mommy” and Daddy, and entire family. Our twins were premature. 1 lb 13 oz and 3 lb 1 oz. They will be seven years old in a few weeks. To God be the glory great things He hath done!
S Family
Hebrews 10:24
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Amazing, so small. God is good.
Praying for continued strength, no more bradycardia, and a strong nurser! We are thankful to hear of Drew’s progress. I am so glad he nursed too. This is good news. He is precious. Thank you for the pictures.We are praying for you too, Melanie.
K. family…..
Praise God!! Praying for this little guy and the whole family! Congrats Nathan!
Praise the Lord!Thank you for this update Sarah and will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
So thankful for the work The Lord is doing in strengthening that little guy, and really appreciate the update.
So glad to hear that he’s making good progress. Thank you, Lord!
Praise The Lord!!!!! Thanks for the specific prayer needs. Our family will be praying.
Thanks for the update. Praises to God for the doctors, nurses and medical knowledge that keeps Baby Drew’s health moving in a positive direction.
These sweet pictures bring tears of joy…
along with ‘continued’ prayers for “all”.
God bless & very near during this time as you follow HIM
Our love & prayers~
The Ms
He is so sweet 🙂
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Thank you!