**UPDATE on JUDAH** 3/9/09

**Mickey91** · 01-30-2009, 08:35 AM

Hey everyone! Judah had his first bottle feeding yesterday! He is up to 3lbs and 13oz!! He has been off all vent help and just has a nasal canula. He's really cute! Thanks for all your prayers!

Specific prayer request now is for his eyes to develop normally. He has some signs of mild retinopathy. This is common in premies and especially with low birth weight babies. Please pray that this will not get any worse and that the vessels in and around his eyes/retina will develop normally. Thanks!!

**the other micki** · 01-30-2009, 08:51 AM

Bless his little heart! He'll be in my prayers. Glad he's making progress.

**mouseketeer mom** · 01-30-2009, 08:55 AM

As a mom of two preemies, (one is 12 now, one is 9!) I know how you feel. You and your little one are being sent lots of pixie dust from me!! That first bottle feeding is exciting. I remember how tiny those preemie bottles were, and how looooong it took for my babies to drink them.

**TinkerbellT421** · 01-30-2009, 08:59 AM

Im sorry to hear you were going through troubles I did not know. I am very happy to hear things are going good now. Sending prayers and pixie dust that his eyes get better! God bless.

**disneymom15** · 01-30-2009, 09:30 AM

Sending

your way.

**GoinGoofyPlanninThisTrip** · 01-30-2009, 09:43 AM

Our 26-weeker (2 1/2 1bs.) just turned 9 recently. She had mild retinopathy when first tested, but it later cleared up, so don't give up hope. We'll be pulling for your little one.

**DixieBelle** · 01-30-2009, 12:06 PM

Pixie Dust on the way for you and the little one!!

**merlinmagic4** · 01-30-2009, 01:04 PM

Well, first Congratulations

and

for his little eyes. Hope all continues to go well.

**Tinkermom** · 01-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Yay! God is GOOD! I am so glad to hear that Judah is doing so well. I am sure his mommy and daddy are thrilled! Any idea when they get to take him home? I took a look at Judah's CaringBridge site and he is just DARLING! He will be toddling around before we know it!

**Mickey91** · 01-30-2009, 03:51 PM

I'm sorry guys. I should have recapped. Judah belongs to my best friend. She and her husband have been married for almost 19 years and finally had success with in vitro this past summer. Little Judah came at 25 weeks gestation weighing 1lb 11oz and has been a strong little guy from the beginning. He had one little fight with a virus two weeks ago and has overcome it and is back on track. All the prayers and pixie dust you have are welcomed!! I just wanted to clear up that this precious little one is not mine though I would claim him in a second!

We still do not know when he will get to come home but this is certainly a step in that direction!

**pianobabe** · 01-30-2009, 11:09 PM

I am so glad he is doing well. He does seem to be a fighter. Judah and his family continue to be in my prayers.

**Mickey91** · 03-03-2009, 10:33 PM

Judah is getting stronger everyday. His soonest possible time to go home is mid-March. He is about 5lbs 10oz now. He makes it through most of a bottle but still gets too tired to completely finish. Please continue to pray for his lung development. His oxygen flow is reduced steadily every few days as his lungs mature. Thank you soo much for all your prayers and support!

Soon Judah will have a facebook page. I will let you know when that happens. Probably after he goes home.

**RedSoxFan** · 03-04-2009, 07:25 AM

Wonderful news that he's getting better and stronger. I hope he gets to go home soon.

**Dznygrl79** · 03-04-2009, 08:45 AM

The things they can do these days are truely amazing. My Goddaughter Maddie was born at 24 weeks and was so small it was scarey, but looking at her today, 9 years later you would never know she was ever tiny! I could just pinch her chubby cheeks everyday! Celebrate the greatness that is God and enjoy everyday with Judah he is truely a miracle!

**pianobabe** · 03-05-2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks so much for the update. I am glad to here he is doing well. I hope his eyes are okay and that his lungs continue to get stronger.

**Bethanymouse** · 03-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the update. Continued prayers coming Judah's way!

**mrsgaribaldi** · 03-06-2009, 02:22 AM

Wonderful news

on the way.

**Stitchahula** · 03-06-2009, 09:55 AM

Tons of prayers and pixie dust headed your way. Have you ever heard of caringbridge? You can create a site with photos and a journal to tell friends and family about Judah's progress. It's kind of like face book but you don't need to be a member to access the page.

**Mickey91** · 03-06-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Stitchahula

Tons of prayers and pixie dust headed your way. Have you ever heard of caringbridge? You can create a site with photos and a journal to tell friends and family about Judah's progress. It's kind of like face book but you don't need to be a member to access the page.

Yes. Judah's parents have a caringbridge page for him. If you would like to access it and see the little guy and read his story, PM me and I will give you the site address. He is truly a miracle and to God all the glory! Once home he will have a facebook page. Not sure how public it will be but I will let you guys know when it is up. I will also let you know when he is officially home. God Bless and thanks for all the prayers and support! I just love Intercot!

**Tinkermom** · 03-06-2009, 11:08 PM

Oh how wonderful! I bet his mommy and daddy just cannot wait to have him home! Continued prayers for baby Judah!

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