What a Cutie!

Well, this boy was pretty cute with tape on his face. Did any of you think he was this cute without the tape? I suspected it, but had no idea our Grady was such a handsome little man. Just look at this precious little face. His little nose is just the cutest. And those lips, how could they get sweeter?

Grady weighs 6 lbs and 9 1/2 oz. He is carrying some fluid, so this may drop a little, but probably not much. His doctors have dropped his feedings while he recovers from his latest procedures, but that should not take much longer. The nurse will have him back up to his preferred feeding amount soon. For now, Grady has a little something extra to keep him relaxed and sleepy so he can heal.

As you can see, Grady no longer has the respirator. For now, it looks like Grady will bring the trach home with him. Once his airway strengthens, he will be able to put this new attachment aside. Grady will be one happy little boy once he realizes he can move his head around without the restraints of the respirator. He will be able to get out of that bed more and enjoy his swing. Best of all, we will be able to hold him more often. Just think, his best memories are coming soon. He will always remember the day his GiGi and his JoJo held him for the first time. Oh yeah, he might remember his Pa and his PaPa, too. Maybe Nancy and I need to start spoiling him more, just in case.

The feeding tube has been replaced as well. He now has a G Button. This goes directly into his stomach. Grady's nurses will teach him to bottle feed in the next week or two. Once he has the hang of that, the G button can be removed. As much as this boy loves his groceries, it is a good possibility that he will not need the button for long. But like everything else, that will depend on how quickly he learns this newest lessson, swallowing. Daddy can tell you, our little man does enjoy his paci. Hopefully, this has taught him the first steps to bottle feeding. For now, we are still just waiting to see how well Grady does with all his new attachments.

This little boy has been through a lot, lately. He has overcome quite a few issues and procedures. Your support and prayers have been our strength. God has been so good to our family. Please know how much we appreciate all of you. I don't know how anyone could get through these trials without the love and support of good friends.

Talk soon,

JoJo