weekly update!

Carson and Kellen are doing very well! Liz and Preston took them to their first doctor's appointment together. It was quite an experience. Aunt Sarah got to go along and it was a bit of an entourage getting all the equipment and boys to and from the car to the office. By the time we got there, both boys were pretty upset, but settled right down once we could pick them up. Both were so brave while getting their four-month shots, with only a few tears. 

Carson weighs 13 lbs 5 oz and Kellen weighs 12 lbs 13 oz. In the beginning, the doctors were very concerned Carson wouldn't gain enough weight, but we certainly aren't having that problem anymore. This is definitely a good sign, because it means he isn't having to work so hard to breathe and not burning as many calories. He actually is at the 75 percentile comparing weight to height. We might actually get to decrease the amount of supplement he gets, because he is gaining weight so well. 

Carson has had some yellow drainage around his tracheostomy and been pretty fussy the last few days. They believe he has a respiratory infection and as a result have placed him on antibiotics. He really hasn't required anymore oxygen than before, but we want to resolve the drainage before it becomes serious. 

Kellen is doing fantastic, smiling and happy as ever! Also this week, the Parents As Teachers employee came to see the boys and was very impressed with how well they were doing developmentally. 

We just ask for continued prayers for healing for Carson, specifically being able to go to room air rather than supplemental oxygen. We also continue to pray for guidance for Liz and Preston in making decisions about the boys' care in the future.  

We are hoping to get some more update pictures with next week's update!