Monday, March 10, 2008

No Oxygen!






Drew is getting so big! Drew now weighs about five pounds 12 ounces and he is getting some pretty chubby cheeks. He took a huge step today, Drew was off of oxygen when we walked into the NICU today around 3:oo pm and he was still off of oxygen when we left at 10:00 pm!! We were so excited for him, he looks so grown up without his nasal cannula. We hope that he can last through the night without his oxygen but we are so proud of our little guy for how long he has lasted on his own, this was a nice surprise today. Drew usually likes to pull on his tubes and yank the prongs out of his nose and because he didn't have his nasal cannula in we had to find him a new toy to play with today. We went home and got him his Denver Bronco crib mobile. Drew spent about ten minutes staring at the little horses going around and then decided that it was time to try and grab them. He had so much fun reaching and hitting the horses and Drew would kind of get a proud look on his face each he was able to touch one. We are so amazed at how far he has come and we know that he still has some challenges ahead but we have been extremely blessed to watch his miraculous progress. Drew is so precious to us and we are privileged to be his parents.

7 comments:

Brandon and Tenille said...

Oh my gosh you guys thats great. And now without his little tubes in his nose you can tell he has jen nose its the cook nose. This is so fun watching him progress thanks for sharing...

Natalie said...

That is such great news! In one of the pictures he totally looks like Ryan!

LTC said...

Okay...I know that everyone is putting in their two cents about who he looks like, but I have to say that the first picture looks a lot like Tyler!
How fun to see him grow! What a big step to be off oxygen! Good job Drew!

Anonymous said...

Such great news! No cannula and he is reaching out for his mobile! Proff of vision and good motor skills. It seemed by the time we finally got McKenna off oxygen, 36 weeks, she had it out of her nose more than in. So happy for the three of you. You are such an adorable family.

amelia said...

NO OXYGEN! Wow, what a huge feat! Way to go Drew! I can't believe he's already 5+ pounds. They grow up fast! I have enjoyed reading all your sweet blog entries! What a little miracle! It looks like you guys are doing great, but is there anything you need? Hey, we need to do our visiting teaching! With staying home and keeping my baby in, Ali & I haven't gone out for months :( So, we know you're busy and not home much, but we're thinking about you and would love to visit with you sometime. Maybe we'll just stop by and try & catch you for a second. We don't want to bug ya, but we really do want to see ya :) Take care!
love,
Amelia

Unknown said...

Cookie & Towner, We are so excited for you. I can't wait to see him at home. love the Bronco's... nice choice. Drew is so freaking cute! Whats a cannula again... Dr Towner? hahaha! Love you guys!

Rachel said...

Wow that is excellent news! Go Drew!! i love those pictures. It really is amazing how he has grown! You guys have been so so strong throug all of this. We really admire your faith and trust in the Lord! What an angel you hold in your arms! I'm sure Drew Can't wait to start going to the Jazz games.:) You have him all pshyiced out already! We love you guys! -- Josh and Rachel