Hello dear friends! It's Sarah - I'm home for a few hours to spend some time with Ford, and then Joseph and I are heading back up to the hospital for the evening. We had a bit of a scare this morning; Luke's CO2 levels were too high, and they were talking about sending him to Montgomery, but we just got the latest test results back and they're no longer going up. Praise the Lord!!! I've been discharged, and because he is not able to breathe on his own, they were unable to keep a room for me. Apparently they can only do that if the baby can actually stay in the room as the patient. So we are taking this day by day - luckily we have lots of help for Ford thanks to my mom and sister! I just talked to our pediatrician and she said that none of what Luke is going through right now will have any long term effects, it's just an annoying hurdle to get through. Coming home without a baby is probably the hardest thing I've ever done, but Joseph and I know this is only temporary and we are extremely blessed that he's doing as well as he is. God is so good!
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YAY for Luke's improved CO2 levels! It was so good to hear your voice today! Thank you for keeping us updated. We will be praying constantly!
Praise the Lord that his levels are better! I am praying that he will continue to improve and be at home soon safe in your arms! I am so glad you have lots of help with Ford too. I bet it is hard to try to spend lots of time at the hospital while having another child who needs you too. I love the updates, and we are definitely praying. My mom is at the lake with me, and she wants you to know that she is praying too!
I love all of you so much! I am constantly praying for my sweet little Luke...:)
That is just crazy to see! Teeny tiny! Saying lots of prayers for Luke and for yall. I'm hoping you are feeling okay physically and recovering! Please let us know if there is anything we can do!
FABULOUS. PERFECT. GREAT.
all these things come in little packages!!!!
xo
Still praying for you all! Can't wait for you to get to bring that little man home!
sarah, i'm praying for y'all. be strong and try to rest when you can... you need to heal in order to be there for your sweet baby. we had to leave morgan at the hospital for 10 days and it was probably the hardest thing i've ever done in my entire life. no mother ever wants to get in the car and go home empty handed. are you pumping for him? and will they be able to give it to him? can he suck yet? please let us know specifics so we can be better equipped to pray for y'all. i'm so glad your mom and shealy can handle ford. i know your relieved to know that he's with people who love him as much as you do. we're praying and please keep us posted as often as you can! you can never give us too much information... we all care and want to know!! love you!
mGod is so good! Remember that Luke is God's child first, and He loves him even more than you could imagine, so little Luke is in the most powerful hands he could be! We are praying for yall-we hope you can get the rest you need to recover fully-remember to take care of yourself too! We'll continue to pray...keep us updated:)
little one!! he couldn't wait to join his family for one more second. you sound so amazingly strong and brave (and so does Luke!!). I'll be keeping you in my thoughts each day, and I'll be checking in with Shealy. Congratulations!! What a wonderful blessing. :)
So glad to get the update. We're praying! love yall. Emma was so excited that Ford had a baby when she saw the blue bow. KNOW that we are ready to help however we can.
We love you all and are constantly in prayer for Luke!
What a precious baby boy! I'll be praying for a swift & healthy arrival home. Congratulations on your newest addition to your family!
Sarah, I just got back into town and looked at the blog. WOW!! I can't believe Luke is already here. I want you to know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, I'll be glad to help. So happy he is doing well and we can't wait to meet him in person.
Keeping you guys in our prayers, Kimberly and Family
Oh Sarah- I just checked the blog for the first time since the weekend! I will pray for you all in the days ahead. Praise God that little Luke is doing better and better each day! LOVE YOU!!
Hey!! My name is Kim Wilson and I'm friends with April Reed. She shared your blog with me. I started a ministry last year called the Footprints Ministry. It a ministry to support and encourage families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units here in Montgomery. I know and understand exactly where you are right now. My son, John Parker was in the NICU for 10 days. I will add you to our Footprints prayer list and you will have over 250 people praying for your family and precious Luke. We will pray that the Lord will comfort and strenghten you during this difficult time. Please let me know if we can do anything. You can call or email me ANYTIME.
"I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray." Psalm 17:6
In His Grace,
Kim Wilson
Footprints Ministry
334-391-1594
www.nicufootprints.blogspot.com
Praise the Lord~ We are praying for ya'll, the doctors, nurses everyone. We love ya'll and if there is anything we can do we are just a phone call away. Keep us posted.
What a sweet little addition to the Martin Family! Luke, we're praying for your quick recovery.
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