March 20th - Day 5

Today Omari gained about 20grams. Were very hopful, its wonderful that he gained something. He is still breathing on his own, the machine only breathes for him 10 times per minute now. His heart rate dropped a few times today, this may be nothing to worry about from what we were told. He also had one of his IV lines took out. One issue that kinda worries us is that he hasnt eaten much in the last day or so. Although one of the nurses named Michelle said that he by far has the BIGGEST POOPS she'd ever seen for an infant his size. A cardiologist did a sonagram and ultrasound on Omari's heart, intestines, and stomach to check for damage. When we asked her to share with us her findings, she said she wasnt allowed to say anything. Were still praying on that one. GREAT NEWS! We were told that we will be able to start holding Omari sometime within the next 2 or 3 weeks. They only allow the parents to hold him for the first while, then others can. Sorry MeMe and Ma... lol.

On a different note, I went to my job to take care of my FMLA paperwork. I was sad to find out that I was only allowed to take 2 weeks off work. I originally was told that I was able to take much longer, but was misinformed. Regardless, I will keep my head up and take it like a man. My main concern is that Omari is taken care of. My wife is fortunate that she does not work, and we have great friends and family who will help us out.

Please be in prayer that God will allow Omari to gain weight. The doctors said the first 7-10 days are crucial. Were on day 5 going on day 6, and the outcome is looking better and better. We would just hate to see him get below a pound. My boss explained to me that there are idaho potatoes in our produce section that weight a pound. Thats TINY!