"Eshrah"

Ezra,

The steroids we desperately wanted to help heal your lungs did not work. You are working really hard to breathe and your oxygen requirements have been anywhere from 60-92% these past few days. My heart breaks to see you so uncomfortable. Your X-rays look about the same as before, so we have no understanding of what's going on. We wish you could just tell us what you need. In the meantime, the doctors have increased your vent settings.

You are a big boy now! You get to wear clothes and you now have the hood of your incubator opened up to room air. You weigh 3lbs 13 oz. Yes, you gained 7oz in 4 days! Daddy called you "an animal" for gaining so much. We pray your lungs are growing right along with you.

Your brother Graham has been asking to go up the "hopital" to visit "Eshrah" everyday. We all desperately want you to get better so you can come home to your family. God has been teaching us patience through you sweet boy.

Sleep tight tonight, I'll see you tomorrow!

xoxo,

Mom

p.s. you did smile at me yesterday!