Monday, March 06, 2006

Peek-a-Boo!

We received confirmation that Gus will need the PDA Ligation surgery. He is scheduled for the surgery at 10:30am on Wednesday morning, March 8, 2006. The whole procedure is only supposed to take about 15 minutes, but the preparation and recovery will be at least 24 hours. We know this is best for Gus, but it is so hard to see him have to undergo any more suffering or pain. My heart just hurts to think of it...

On a brighter note, Gus was playing peek-a-boo today - opening his eyes nice and wide to look around and then closing them until I put the camera down of course! We spent some good time with him today and he really seemed to recognize when his mom and dad were around and touching him. Of course he hears my voice, but he is also getting used to the click of the camera shutter and the occasional flash. Such is the life of a kid who has a photographer for a parent...

Gus is back up to his birth weight 1 lb 12.25 oz, gaining 2.5 oz yesterday alone! Please pray for a great outcome for Gus' surgery, his doctors and nurses, perseverance for Jill and me, and continued growth and strength for the big guy. He is truly amazing and a miracle to us.


Blessings,
Gregg, Jill and Gus

3 comments:

Bo said...

Just wandering around surfing blogspots... Yours is an incredible story about life and those who surround life. My VERY best wishes to Big Gus and his family. I've bookmarked your site and I'll be back...........

Anonymous said...

Jill, Gregg and Gus - My heart hurts, too, at what needs to be done. That incredible medical team is such a blessing, and your reassuring presence for Gus will help him so much. An oceanful of love and prayers surround you. Barb

Anonymous said...

Gus has captured all of our hearts! He is blessed to have such wonderful parents and an amazing medical team. You are all in my prayers.