10-23-06 Sweety Bear


Our little guy is getting more handsome daily and gaining weight at a positive rate. On this day, Burke was going on a walk with mommy and needed to get dressed for the cool rainy Seattle day. Burke enjoys getting outside in his stroller and checking out the sights. He is very visual and picks up on the shadows and different objects out in the world. It appears in the picture that he knows that he is going outside for another adventure.

Burke is currently weighing in at 9 lbs 11 ounces and displaying some beautiful fat roles. He has been eating very well over the last two weeks and continues to show impressive signs of swallowing, breathing and sucking. Every week Burke goes up 5 cc's per bottle feed and at this point he is at 65 cc's every feed. 600 cc's every 24 hours. The staff at Children's Hospital and Burke's pediatrician are pleased with his weight and consider him on track for his age and specific needs.

We are so proud of Burke and so thankful that he is accomplishing so much after all that he has been through. Every day he is doing something new or showing us signs that he is developing like a child should. What a joy, our little Burke.

Thank you all for continued prayers and help over the last 4 months. The support and specific needs that have been met by so many friends and family has been over the top. Never did we expect so many people stepping up and providing their love and time. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all and Burke will grow up knowing that he is known and loved by so many people.

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Anonymous said…
He is a sweety bear!! He looks sooo cute!! Glad to hear things are getting better for you all. You're still in our prayers. Take care!
9:08 AM
Laura said…
Hi

I'm so glad your little boy is doing so well, it's such a tough start for a baby. My little girl has the same condition so I know how difficult it is to go through, especially feeding them so frequently.
He is such a cutie and I wish you guys well :) Take care

Laura
2:13 AM
D-Lo said…
Happy belated 4 month birthday to Burke!
1:08 PM
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