Reid's Baby Blog: March 2007

Friday, March 23, 2007

Chidrens Hospital Check-Up went SUPER

Nothing but good news at our 1st monthly check-up for Reid at Children's Hospital in Seattle. We got there & our lab guy got the blood draw w/ one poke. The doc was so happy w/ Reid's progress, we dropped a med & will be dropping another April 5th. He'll need a little higher dose of one, but that because his diet has changed, because hes is eating so much food. He's sounds like Bill Murry on "What About Bob" when he eats, he makes noise w/ every spoon full. We also don't need to come back for another 3 months. Also labs will be only twice a week now, & doctor visits in town once a month. Cool, cool, cool! Mike & Shawnie were the only ones bumbed about the news, they have to wait longer to see the boy, once a month was barely enough for them. Reid gave Shawnie about 10 big kisses in a row last visit, was awesome.

He is so happy, Mom celebrated by taking him in the pool at the hotel on the way home. He loves the water. He loves to blow bubbles & make that spitting sound w/ his tongue. Needs a bib on always. Gives sloppy kisses to mommy & all the girls, won't kiss Dad much unless I just shaved. It's so cool, the reality of having a happy healthy boy is starting to settle in a little more each day. Can't wait for the weather to get nicer so the family can go around & show him off.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

I'm a Big Boy

I'm home eat'n grits & get'n BIG. Mom gave me my first cereal this week, good stuff! even figured out I don't have to suck on the spoon to get-r-down. I'm 14 lbs 2 oz, got Arnold Swarteniger legs & chubby cheeks.

We'll that's what Reid would say if he could talk. He is doing great, Mom is like that Iron Will movie, "run longer - sleep less". But she don't complain, she loves being a mom. It's so awesome having a happy, healthy boy! Mom still gets stressed out when the weekly blood draws take a lot of pokes to get blood. Thank the Lord for a boy who so tuff. His scar is heeling awesomely. Mom left him w/ dad for almost an hour last night & the boy survived. So you know he's tuff. She came home just as I was showing him how to start a chain saw (JOKE).

Boy we are going to have to post more pictures of the little dude, he's going to be tearing up the carpet in no time. Went to pick him up in the crib last night, he was fusing, so mom could have a break. He wasn't as comforted as if it were Mom, but we will see how well he does on the next try.

So long for know, thanks all & more pictures coming soon!

About Reid Morgan Peterson

Reid Peterson Fund

REID PETERSON FUND at GLACIER BANK.

There is a bank account at Glacier Bank for Reid Peterson. You can walk in and make a deposit at anytime and at any branch. If you wish to mail in funds, make checks and / or money orders payable to: Reid Peterson.

Mail to:
REID PETERSON
PO BOX 190902
Hungry Horse, MT 59919

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS:

There are a couple of options for tax deductible donations. The first, with the Peterson's home church Hungry Horse Chapel (Pastor Brent Schmit) and the second with All Nations Fellowship (Pastor Jeny Running Brook Covill). If you wish to receive a tax deductible receipt, make your financial gift payable to the church and mail to the address below. Please include a note, on a separate piece of paper, stating your financial gift designation.

HUNGRY HORSE CHAPEL
PO BOX 190038
Hungry Horse, MT 59919

ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP
PO BOX 2870
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
www.runningbrookministries.com

Thank you so very much.

Miracles Do Happen!

Throughout this adventure, one thing is for sure, miracles do happen! Starting from 'day one', we have experienced one miracle after another.

First, we conceived a beautiful baby boy, Reid Morgan Peterson. Second, we made it through a difficult pregnancy. Third, through an unusual string of events, we found ourselves on a fast track of discovery and divine intervention, from Reid's birth until now. (The words 'difficulty to diagnosis to depending on God' had been a reoccuring theme for the past four months.) Fourth, we received blessing after blessing, as finances and jet planes were made available. Fifth, we received news of a liver donor and all the following events flowed into place. Sixth, Reid received a new liver and the miracles keep coming.

We are told that most of these kind of transplant surgeries involve a certain amount of abdominal swelling and / or organ swelling. (In our case, swelling of the liver.) Because of that, 90% of the time, the incision is left open. However, in Reid's case, there was no swelling to speak of and the doctors were able to completely close the incision at the end of the surgery. Not only that, but the new liver started working before the surgery was even completed. This is remarkable! A miracle.

Also, we were told that Reid's skin color would not be better for at least 4-5 days following surgery. However, immediately following surgery, Reid was already looking SO MUCH BETTER. White in his eyes and less yellow in his skin. Also, people keep remarking about his countenance. They call him 'spunky', 'a fighter' and 'strong'. He is more alert and active than what was to be expected. Over all, it seems that even his recovery is miraculous in how quickly he is healing.

We were told that we'd be in the hospital at least a month .. about 10 days in ICU and another 20 in a regular hospital room. However, after just 8 days since surgery, Reid is ready to be discharged from the hospital. In those 8 days, he was eating sooner than expected, he was healing sooner than expected, he was taken off of tubes and IVs sooner than expected, he was taken off of pain killers and meds sooner than expected. This quick recovery is generally unheard of.

We look forward to the wonderful blessings that are yet to come our way for our beautiful miracle baby.

Thank you Abba Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit for your supernatural touch of grace and healing, peace and love, faithfulness and power.

We also want to thank YOU! ... All of you out there who have been praying, sending encouraging notes, helping financially and taking care of our responsibilities back home. We've needed you and we appreciate you so much.