How sweet it is to be loved by you! - July 21, 2010

Parker had his 4 month check up with Dr. Beazley yesterday. He weighed 14.5 and measured 24 1/2 inches. That's up from 13.4 lbs and 24 inches in under a month! Dr. Beazley was overjoyed with his report from UVA...especially that UVA doesn't need to see him for another year. He said that Parker's condition after birth was catastrophic and he should have multiple problems from everything he went through. He added there was no medical reasoning for why Parker recovered as quickly as he did- and especially for him to be perfectly healthy now. He truly is a miracle!

We're having such a blast with our boys! Parker is a super happy baby! He laughs and smiles the majority of the day. He even handles the constant aggravation from his brother quite well. Like when Spencer takes his pacifier, swirls it in Brooklyn's water bowl and then shoves it back in his mouth! But when he does get mad...he gets MAD! His scream can rattle the whole house (probably the neighborhood too!). And with Parker's growth, Spencer needs to watch out! Parker is quickly gaining on him!

We'll continue to keep the blog updated. As always, thank you for your love, prayers and support!

Amazing Grace - July 3, 2010

We took Parker to UVA on Monday to visit his neurologist. Although we thought his checkup would be fine, we couldn't help to feel somewhat nervous. The doctor spoke with us for about an hour before Parker's actual exam. I have three college degrees, including my masters, and I have never been more nervous for an exam in my entire life...and it wasn't even mine!  :)   I actually felt myself willing Parker to get an 'A'.  The chief resident and attending both examined Parker. The result......completely NORMAL! They have discontinued his medication and scheduled a follow up appointment for NEXT year! We are thrilled! The doctor even said that Parker exhibited characteristics of a 4 month old! So not only is he normal....he's advanced! :)

We would like to thank all the staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center and The University of Virginia NICU. Their medical expertise and gracious bedside manner meant the world to us. We would also like to thank everyone who prayed for us and sent words of encouragement. It's amazing how much love we felt during the most difficult time of our lives. But most importantly, we would like to thank GOD for giving us the opportunity to raise Parker. We feel so blessed that we were chosen as his parents. We know GOD has big things in store for Parker...and we promise not to let either of them down!

I hope to update the blog monthly to share Parker's progress.