Our little trooper

I LOVE this picture, and just wanted to share it with everybody. We just found out on Saturday that little Caleb has pneumonia (again), and another ear infection. Despite all of this, he never complains, and still always manages to have a smile on his face. Dr. Aizad put him on a strong antibiotc, and we are praying for a quick recovery!!

Miraculous Milestones

On Thursday, May 22nd, Caleb had his first "Neonatal Special Health Care Needs" follow-up visit. This clinic is for babies who are born premature, are on ECMO, or have other special needs. Caleb got to visit with four different specialists; Dr. Bybee-chief pediatrician, Dr. Thompson - pediatric neurologist, the physical therapist (oops...I forgot his name), a dietician (oops..forgot her name too), and a pediatric nurse. As we made are way around to each doctor, we continued to hear how amazing Caleb was doing, and how they couldn't believe that he was sick enough to be on ECMO. Each one of them said that he had mastered all of his milestones up to this point, and looked just as great as any other five month old baby. He weighed 18 lbs. 11 oz., and was off the charts in his height. They were a little worried about his blood pressure being too high, and told us to have Dr. Aizad continue to watch it in the future. By the end of the day, they all laughed and said the only thing that they were worried about is how spoiled he was, and how he was probably a little overloved! The doctors and nurses were so very sweet and pleasant, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. As we drove home, we were so happy with the amazing progress that little Caleb is making, and continued to feel so grateful to have this beautiful little spirit in our home. Thank you to all of the WONDERFUL doctors and nurses who never to cease to amaze us at Primary Children's Hospital.