The nurses are fighting over who gets to be his valentine today ♥. Obviously because he’s the most adorable little cancer patient here ?
Our little fighter is showing signs of improvement everyday. The doctors and nurses are all very happy with his progress so far.
His girth is measured every morning and his belly has gone down by 3 cm in just 2 days. He’s also lost 2 kg (almost 4.5 lbs) in 2 days. This means that all the extra fluid in his body is finally passing through and he’s not as bloated anymore. He was not able to excrete all the fluid before because things were still too squished in his tummy area his bladder was also being compressed and thus not emptying as it should. We also removed his oxygen tubes yesterday (hooray!) Since his belly is sliiiiightly less swollen, his breathing has also improved.
Another HUGE improvement is that he’s now able to lift his legs up and reach for his toes! Something he has not been able to do in weeks because of his enlarged abdomen and swollen legs, which made it way too hard to lift his legs up even a little bit. Here’s a pic of our little guy kicking his feet up in the air!
Lab results show that his coagulation factors are also increasing on their own without requiring any transfusions. Another good sign. But, he will likely continue to require blood transfusions because the chemo knocks those blood cell counts down; this is an expected response to chemo treatment.
We also inserted the feeding tube yesterday, so he is now being fed breastmilk directly into his stomach. We felt this was necessary to ensure he receives the nutrients he needs to help his body heal and recover. We are also continuing to bottle feed him on demand.
We have also been enjoying story time with Adam everyday. The hospital gives him one free book a day to keep ♥️. Adam loves when we read to him.
Our 3 yo girl prays for Adam every night, since our youngest is just about the same age. Thank you for your openness to post your journey, as it helps us pray. May the Lord guide your every step and decision and bountifully supply His mercy and grace.
What Great JOY – grateful for the good news of Brave Little
Adam’s progress and SO thankful to God for answering prayer!
Sending day-after-Valentine’s Hugs…with love, N + J
Hannah and Mark,
You have become part of the medical culture with Adam. Children’s Hospital LA is a wonderful place. Take good care.
Joan
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Thank you for all the updates, you all are very much in our hearts and prayers. This is an encouraging news! Thank You, Lord! Lord, we do look to You for every step of this treatment! Bring little Adam onward according to Your will!
Pray for you Adam and family. Thank you Lord for the good report. Much grace to you all.
Oh, dear Adam, Auntie Ruthie will read to you all day, any day! I’m so proud of you for all your progress. What a strong and resilient person you are. Keep eating and growing (shrinking, too!) and can’t wait to see you and love on you soon.
Hallelujah! Delightfully encouaraging! Praise the Lord and good job little Adam!!!!?
Such wonderful news on victories along the way. Thank you Lord! Keep him fighting and improving day by day!
YAY ADAM! Good job kicking up those feet! Happy Valentines, you brave little cutie! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m SO HAPPY to read these updates and see Adam is improving in health and happiness. It is so cute when babies kick up their legs and hold their feet! =) Enjoy every moment. Aww I’m glad he is enjoying story time with mom and dad! =)
Of course they are fighting over Adam! I can’t get over how cute that little boy is! And how sweet that he gets a new book every day – he and Ellis can read together soon. You guys are going to have quite the library.
He is making such strides. I’m so encouraged. I’m glad you had a good day.
Miss you and love you all. ?
I’m keeping your family in my prayers!!! Thank you for sharing his journey!
So good to hear of little Adam’s progress – kicking his legs and reading/touching books!! Much love to him, and you both. Happy Valentine’s Day!
PTL! Sending you lots of virtual hugs and kisses (germ-free) for a happy valentines and happy 8 months Little Adam!!!
xoxo!!
Praise the Lord! He seems to be making very good progress.
Is the feeding tube an NG tube?