Daniel's Focus- Gain Weight

We saw a lot of improvement this week! Yay! Daniel's oxygen levels stayed up and his lungs are sounding better! :)  But, he's still not gaining weight. :(  His pediatrician started us on a high calorie formula and I continue to eat enough for at least two people. Between the two, we really hope to get him back on track.  We'll have another follow up on Thursday. If he hasn't started gaining weight again his plan will have to be reevaluated because it means his heart is being too overworked.  Daniel also has his follow up with the cardiologist this week.  We're hoping to report all positive things next week.

As we've thought about the last few months, we feel so grateful and blessed!  It hasn't been easy (for those who don't know, Mark tore his Achilles' tendon just after my recovery from a not-so-routine delivery. He had surgery in December and was bed ridden.  That's a whole story in itself.), but we have felt and seen the Lord's hand and many blessings in countless ways.  Even just the timing of everything alone is a testament to us that our Heavenly Father is there and guiding us through it all. He has also blessed us with an amazing support system which we are also so grateful for.  Our testimonies of a Heavenly Father who knows us all and loves us have been strengthened, along with our eternal gratitude for families!

Here are a few fun pics to share:

First, a couple weeks ago, Maile decided to bring Daniel some toys and books and spend some time with him on the floor.  It made my heart happy!

Before School Dance Party...

You can see our happy baby is feeling much better...

These two have been such troopers through all of this.

 Love :)