Peyton's Journey: Gaining Weight

Our story

Late June 2008, my husband and I found out we were expecting triplets! We were thrilled and began to dream instantly how our lives would unfold with our growing family. Unfortunately, the pregnancy was a very hard pregnancy and I was put on bedrest almost immediately. I carried our babies until November 2008. I delivered two beautiful boys and a girl. Our daughter, Paige, left us on the day of her birth to join her maker, and our son, Patrick, followed two days later. Our hearts ached and still ache beyond comprehension, but we have a miracle, Peyton that endured an extensive NICU stay and is now home and doing wonderful. I created this blog to share Peyton's journey.

Praying for Peyton

My husband, John, works at a local TV station where Ken Malloy, a week night anchor and friend, wrote of Peyton's story. During the initial days of shock and disbelief, Ken delicately wrote our story. The fist time we read his blog, we cried as we relived all that we just endured. His recollection of all the events was very therapuetic and embraced Peyton's miraculous strength and progress. The link below was the first part pf Peyton's story.
http://community.cbs47.tv/blogs/kenmalloy/archive/2008/12/08/3614291.aspx

Monday, June 8, 2009

Gaining Weight

Since our hospital stay, Peyton has been on thickened liquids. The nectar consistency has really done wonders. Peyton had lost 3 oz during the week we stayed at Children's but has since gained 9-10 oz! He isn't choking hardly at all and isn't refluxing like he did before. I think he feels better overall because he is smiling and interacting so much more. My favorite pasttime is laying down beside him and interacting. Peyton wiggles with excitement and makes "talking" noises, smiles, and grabs my face! I love it!