Happy Birthday {2 days late}, Karen!

Friday was Karen's birthday! {we'll leave the age out...} SO, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KARENNNNNNNNNNNNNNN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUU!!!

Happy birthday sis, I hope you had a fantastic day! Cooper also told me to wish you a happy one and that he loves you bunches!

Yesterday and today have been an improvement. Cooper still needs work on his breathing, but it is better than it was! His lungs are starting to look better too. Turns out he had a staph infection and e Coli in his lungs.

WHAT!?! you may say... {I did at least...} He got it from his breathing tube. Sometimes bacteria will just start to grow in it, and that seems to be what happened. They DO change and clean the tube on a regular basis though. Sometimes it just happens. He is being treated with antibiotics and on his way to being well.

As of this morning;

They think that his breathing problems from just a few days ago was because his chest was so congested. Poor little guy just didn't feel very good... and again, I'm not even kidding when I say he is one snotty little kid....
His breathing is improving, and they are slowly lowering his numbers - so they can kind of ween him off of the vent.
OH!! He is 2 pounds 14 ounces.... ALMOST 3 POUNDS!!

Sweet Coop is already a Rangers fan... {tiniest Rangers fan there is} - good luck to him if he dares like another team.....

And yes, this is an ice cream bowl hat that J&K put on him.... I"m pretty sure they washed it out first.

PRAYER REQUEST:

KEEP praying for Coop's lungs and that they develop quickly and STRONG! For his breathing to improve on a daily basis and we want to get back on the CPAP soon!!!

KEEP K&J in your prayers always. For peace, strength and plenty of rest.

Happy Fathers Day!!

I looked up the definition of "father" and it said - "a man who has begotten a child". Then I looked up "dad" and it said - "informal : a person's father"... But I am sure all of you can agree that it is so much more than that. Whether you are a father yourself or not... you have a dad, a man in your life who played that role or know one that is special to you. A father that raised you. Took care of you in your ups and downs... A dad that drove you to your first date... a dad that changed your poopy diapers, and embarrasses you with pictures years later.... The man that was your idol. Your hero... Your support and encourager. THAT is a dad. (and SO much more) Being a dad is so much more than just a definition.

Jason had his very first fathers day today! The GREAT news? He got to hold his son for the first time! Such a great fathers day gift! He also changed Cooper's poopy diaper and got his first "surprise" tinkle all over him!! I think Cooper was just trying to show his love for his daddy!!!

As for Coop's status - his breathing has improved. He does, however have an infection in his lungs. They believe it is a staph infection and he is already on antibiotics. They took a culture and should have the results back tomorrow to know for sure.

The blood transfusion seemed to help him. Karen said that he looked a lot better after it was done. The prayers are being heard!! Keep them coming!

OH! He has gained a little weight too... He is at 1 pound 8.7 ounces now!

Happy First fathers day of many to come, Chandler. You continue to blow me away with how proud you are and how much you have changed, and taken on this role like you were born to do it!! Love you man!

PRAYER REQUEST -

Pray for Cooper and his breathing to continue to improve - BIG TIME!  

Pray for his lungs to clear up and his infection to go away quickly.

Pray for K&J. They are tired and I can see that just by looking at them. They need rest and relaxation, but it is hard for them.

Pray for Chandler too. He is most likely going to be returning to work this week. (after breaking his collarbone 6 weeks ago.)

Ups, and Downs.

When Cooper was first born, practically everyone who worked at that hospital - and everyone who has ever been involved with or has known someone with a NICU baby said "there will be ups and downs"...

Today has been a rough day for Cooper. I've mentioned his breathing troubles the past few days, and they continue.
His CO2 levels are high. He is getting enough oxygen but he is not getting rid of enough CO2. His lungs look a little hazy, so they are testing him for an infection. Karen said that the preliminary test are showing no infection, however the haziness of his lungs is still unknown. Results will be back tomorrow.

He is also getting another blood transfusion today.

Pray BIG for these results to come back clear, and for his lungs to clear up. Keep praying for his breathing to get better and stronger.

Pray for K&J today. They were at the hospital all morning and afternoon, and are tired. Pray for their strength and comfort while they wait for results.