Joshua's Journey: Day 22

I love being able to share Joshua's story with people! Looking back on the past three weeks I have a mix of emotions, but one thing I can say is that in all my mix of emotions, God has been constant and faithful. I would never wish this road on anyone, but being in it I wouldn't change what we have learned, how God has grown us, and the love of family and community we have been able to experience through all the prayers and support. It truly has been a blessing!

Joshua has had another pretty good day today. I can't help but glue my eyes on the monitor when I walk into the room to see how he is doing.  When I'm not staring at the monitor, the second that it beeps, both Derek and my heads turn to see what his oxygen level is at that point. I can't wait until we get to the day that the level is constantly in the high 90's and we can focus on our sweet baby boy.

There weren't a whole lot of changes today. They did go up on the amount of food he gets each feed. He has tolerated it well, which has been good. They had not weighed him yet when I left, so I'll just have to keep you in suspense until tomorrow. Thanks again for all the prayers!

He covered his eyes when I turned on the
 light to get a better picture!

Specifics to pray for:

That Joshua will breathe regularly and deeply. (Oxygen level preferably 100, but we will take high 90's)

They did a repeat culture of Joshua's urine. Pray that there is NO INFECTION, and he continues to stay infection free.

For us to stop staring at the monitors and stare at our baby instead!

Rest for everyone. Maddy actually wanted to go to bed tonight. This is a first! Thanks for the prayers.

Find a balance with all that we are doing these next couple of months.

That God will be completely glorified in every circumstance of this journey!

Wisdom and blessing on all the NICU staff.

That we will be able to have great conversations with other NICU parents.