The second x-ray turned up clear, so Ayden took his practice food from the bottle (about 13ml) and is now back on his feeds. We shall see what happens. This whole issue - whether he'll be able to eat without a tube, what formula he needs, the bloody stools, the spitting up, etc. - is basically the only thing that is keeping him (and us) in the hospital. So, please continue to pray that this gets resolved, at the appropriate time.
I consider that last part to be more important the more I think about why we are still here. I certainly hope this isn't the case, but maybe there is something coming down the pike that would be much more dangerous if he were at home when it happened. In other words, maybe there's a reason - one totally unrelated to this current issue and one we don't yet know anything about - he's still here. Maybe this current problem exists solely to keep the doctors from sending him home. Maybe God has intervened in a way that we cannot yet see or understand. Maybe He is actually protecting Ayden right now. Again, I hope there's nothing coming. I guess all I'm trying to say is that I'm doing my best to realize that what I want to happen (and when) may not ultimately be what's best for Ayden.
Brian and Allison, You and Ayden are in my prayers. I pray you all have patience and endurance. Our now 15 yr old Zach spent a couple of weeks in the NICU way back when so I have a very slight idea of some of the emotions. You all sound in great spirits. Thanks for keeping us posted. Bob Bolen
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