I was hoping to update the blog a bit earlier than this but unfortunately due to our very expensive three weeks of no income, we shut the internet off at our apartment to save on luxuries for a bit. Today, I had to run to the library to print a document so now was a good time to update you all on Max's progress. Max reached his goal of 100% of his feeds by mouth on February 8th and we thought we would be headed home immediately but the doctor's wanted to see a bit more weight gain so the next few days were spent awaiting just 10 grams of weight gain.
On February 10th, Max gained 40 grams and we were headed home. We have been enjoying have Maxwell home so much since we brought him home. He is doing great and has had his first pedetrician appointment where we learned he was 4 lbs, 12 oz which means since leaving the NICU, he has gained almost 2 oz. We are getting into a schedule and learning new things about being parents. The big test starts tomorrow as Anthony returns to work and I go at this thing alone. Say your prayers for me.
I wanted to also report that God so completely provided for our time in Louisville and we were able to have our entire time there in lodging, food, and gasoline provided by YOU...our friends and family. We feel so incredibly blessed to have you all in our lives and Max is lucky to have you all as well. We will continue to tell him the story of how God richly provided and he is so loved. Keep Max in your prayers as he climbs the weight charts and grows into a healthy FULL TERM newborn. Right now, he would only be 35 weeks gestational age so we want to keep him in prayer for development and health.
We love you all and thank God for you daily.
Anthony, Erica, & Maxwell
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