Tonight we got the update from Calvin's speech therapist. She says that he is still having a hard time breathing while he is eating. He is having to take small sips and is gulping down large amounts of air with each swallow. This causes him a lot of stress and than he is working So hard to drink, that he simply quits. He is going to need some more time there to develop this drink/swallow technique. The time range they gave us is 4 days to 2 weeks. Which honestly was a hard blow!! Neither one of us was prepared for that. They have been telling us all week "he can probably go home Thursday"...than it was Friday, or possibly Saturday. We find it hard to believe they are just now realizing it could be a couple more weeks.
Please be praying that we can have strength in the midst of this trial God has given us. Pray that we wont let sinful thoughts take over, and that we will be strong and bold in our Faith during this trial. I'm sure God has given us this trail for a reason...maybe one we will never know on this side. But we want HIS name to be glorified in this some how some way. Also pray for Hannah. I am sure this is such a confusing thing for her right now. She has ALL sorts of questions, and it can be challenging knowing what to say and how to say it so she will understand.
On a lighter side, Hannah "pumped" tonight. It was the funniest thing. I wasn't sure if I should take a picture or not. A video would have been the greatest, but I wasn't sure. O well. When she was done she SO proud of herself. She said "I am helping you get the milky for Calvin." I couldn't help but laugh!!! (maybe I should have take a picture.
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You know we will continue praying for all of you. We love you in Christ. The Petits
we'll keep praying for your little man, that he'll get figure out how to eat correctly! it must be difficult knowing it'll be a little longer.. i'll pray for your perseverance.
thanks for the update.
First, I wanted to send a big Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful, baby boy! He is so precious! I am very sorry to hear though that Calvin is struggling so, what a strong little guy he is for pushing through it all! His drive to survive will help him overcome this very breif trial and soon you all will be home enjoying your family of four!! My baby, Korbin was also born 2 weeks early, and although he had some difficuties over the months with his breathing he certainly has grown to be a very healthy, happy boy of 10 months(20 lbs)!
Find hope and peace in Gods love!
love and prayers,
Lindsay Gasperino
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