Peter - Carepage - August 22nd, 2007

Just a quick update to let you know Peter continues to do great! Monday is our appointment with the Cardiologist - so extra prayers for a successful echo would be great. We are very hopeful that we can start weaning the oxygen. Peter spends so much time pulling the canula out of his nose that I am not sure how much oxygen he actually is getting. He's doing great with his therapy - and while delayed compared to other kids his age, has come such a long way in the last month. We are still working on head control knowing that once he gets that a lot of the other things he is trying to do will come easier. Feedings are getting better - but we still have quite a way to go. We are encouraged that he is improving, so at his own pace he is headed in the right direction. Peter will no doubt teach us over and over and over again that he will do things - at his own pace! He has started sucking his thumb recently - and of course likes to pull the canula or NG tube out of his nose in the process! We still have to work him to get smiles - but they are so rewarding when we get them. I must have been working extra hard today for smiles because not only did I get a bunch of them - but I got the first couple of laughs too!! Just a reminder that our Buddy Walk is this Saturday - we would love to have more friends join us in the walk. If you have any questions on it please do not hesitate to give us a call at home (719-593-9503). There is a registration fee of $12 for adults, $3 for children. This fee covers a continental breakfast, T-shirt for all registered walkers, lunch and a chance to win some great prizes. The weather looks like it will be great - so hope we see you there. And if you can join us - don't forget we are team "BABY BEAR"!! Thank you to all who are supporting us in this effort. Next week I'll let you all know how the walk went and the results of the echo. Please keep praying for our little man so that he can continue to be blessed with all the miracles he needs....at His pace! God and Peter are definitely working together to remind me patience!! Hugs to all! catherine