TGIF everyone. I hope everyone has a big weekend in store. Looks like it will be beautiful weather in Chatta-Vegas this weekend. It has been a whirlwind week for us, but a very blessed week. God is always good, but this week, we have truly seen how great God is!
Christie and I spent the late afternoon and early evening with Zander. As you can see in the pictures above, he is resting well. Dr. Kelley came by when we were with Zander and he said that Zander is doing well. In fact, he has started the Zman back on 15 ml of breast milk every 3 hours and according to the nurse, he tolerated his first feed well about an hour ago.
Dr. Kelley said the next few weeks will be a wait and see period. He said that the feedings will likely cause significant reflux for Zander. What Dr. Kelley is looking at is how the esophagus, specifically, the surgical site (where he connected the esophagus) handles the reflux. He also wants to see how it heals. Chances are about 60% that Zander will have to undergo the fundoplication surgery that I mentioned on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. This surgery involves wrapping the upper portion of the stomach around the esophagus to significantly reduce the reflux.
At this point we are praying that the esophagus heals with minimal scarring at the surgical site. We also pray that the acid reflux is minimal and that Zander will not need the fundoplication surgery. I know everyone is tired of me thanking you for the prayers and comments, but I cannot thank each of you enough.
We are tired....okay exhausted, but well. I will write again tomorrow and hope that each of you have a nice evening and a great Saturday. Sweet dreams to all....eat up Zander and rest easy. We love you.
Clancy
12 comments:
He looks so good. We are continuing to pray and believe for healing.
Blessings,
Diana Ellis
You are always thanking all of us but I want to thank you for keeping all of us updated so well. I feel so close to Zander from just reading the blog. I pray for Zander but also for you, Christie, Houston and Jackson because I can only imagine how hard it is on all of you. Thanks for being such a good writer.
Love you.
Alda
"Thank you!" You come home exhausted, then think of others to be kind enough to share God's goodness....daily, with us. I see God's goodness to you and Christie, to be the parents that you are to all three boys. God bless each of you in a special way, every day. We continue to pray for Zman,his Mommie & Daddy and his brothers. Love to all, Raymond & Phyllis
I thank you much for the daily updates. He looks so good and really healthy except for tubes you wouldnt know. Praise God For the healing he has done and the continued healing he is going to do.I love you you are continually in my heart and prayers all five of you.
Aunt Christy
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The ZMan continues to look comfortable in his "power nap" mode. We are heading to the beach for a week long vacation and are not sure if we have internet access--so we may not be able to send notes to you all. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Much love,
Aunt Heidi and family
The ZMan continues to look comfortable in his "power nap" mode. We are heading to the beach for a week long vacation and are not sure if we have internet access--so we may not be able to send notes to you all. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Much love,
Aunt Heidi and family
Just checking in .... Thanks Clancy for updating us every evening. I pray for Zman everytime he pops into my thoughts through out the day.
Christie remember God has been faithful in every area of your life and NOTHING IS TOO BIG FOR HIM.
Love u guys,
Jill Rice
I'll echo what the others have said and thank you for keeping everyone updated. "The Z-Check" is one of the highlights of my day. I'm blessed every time! I know so many folks who check in daily to see how you are all doing, and every one of them is blessed by your blog.
Still praying for rest, peace, and healing for the whole family!
Janet Tilley
Hall & Associates
8/8/9 3:00 P.M. Hi There again: Just a few words to say how happy we are that Xander came thru thelatest surgery with flying colors. Hopefully and prayerfully he will continue to get stronger each day. As we told you before, we are constantly praying, not just for Xander but fdor all of you. Lov you all, Greatgrandma JoAnn & Great Grandpa Jim
Clancy and Christy, Thank you all for keeping up with all of this for all of us. We are so happy that Zander has done so well and will continue to keep up with it. Heidi, if you should see this. Why not drop by Graham NC for a visit? Would love to see all of you. Will still be praying and expecting great things for Zander. Sienna does too. He looks so peaceful and his color is wonderful. He looks like such a healthy baby. Love to all, Cele and family. Know you are really proud of this mtn gang Uncle Jim and Aunt JoAnne.
Clancy and Christy, Thank you all for keeping up with all of this for all of us. We are so happy that Zander has done so well and will continue to keep up with it. Heidi, if you should see this. Why not drop by Graham NC for a visit? Would love to see all of you. Will still be praying and expecting great things for Zander. Sienna does too. He looks so peaceful and his color is wonderful. He looks like such a healthy baby. Love to all, Cele and family. Know you are really proud of this mtn gang Uncle Jim and Aunt JoAnne.
Clancy and crew,
Just wanted to let you know that we are still praying for Zander. We check the updates daily and you all are in our prayers everyday. Hope you guys have a great weekend visiting with baby-z and I have to agree with the other posts - he looks great. He has to be the biggest baby in the NICU unit. He looks well rested and peaceful, hopefully mom and dad are as well.
Love and Prayers always,
Amy Seals
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