Super Baby

Grandma "Imma" Salminen holds Ezra after 2 long weeks

No more oxygen!

We love you, Ezra Monroe

No more oxygen! Today Ezra moved one step closer to coming home. After having been on oxygen for almost 2 weeks, this afternoon he is breathing on his own accord. Way to go, baby! He had just about had it with the nasal cannula he had to wear and he pulled it at constantly. All those tubes are finally coming off. You'll notice from the pictures that he still has a feeding tube in, that runs through his nose. He is receiving some electrolytes with a wee amount of medication to help him continue to clear out his lungs from the feeding tube. Apart from that, he is off of all his medications and sedatives. The last of his IV's are being removed today.

And there's more super news: He's breastfeeding! A tough feat for many babies with breathing issues, breastfeeding does not always come easy to little ones like Ezra, especially when they have been on ventilators and had to endure tracheal tubes. Sucking and swallowing can be hard to do. But our little one is mastering the art:) With a little more practice he'll be a champ. The more he eats, the more weight he gains, and the faster we get to go home!

Josh and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Ezra has come this far only by the goodness and grace of the God we serve. God heard the prayers offered up by so many. We are the body of Christ, his arms and feet, his eyes and ears, his mouth, asking God for mercy and tenderness. This experience is a testament to the power of prayer. Remind yourselves of Ezra. Remember God's faithfulness. Remember how He listened. He's listening now.