Monday, July 12, 2010

48 Hrs

It's been a great day!

He is now 2 days old and truly an angel! Today has been a GREAT day! He is now completely off the ventilator and only on the CPAP mask for his oxygen!!!! HUGE!!!! He wet his diaper several times today which had his nurse practically giddy! AND they did an EEG that seemed to appear normal, which means that even though he is having tremors they aren't necessarily all seizures. This all has been such an encouragement today.

Thomas and Jennifer finally got to see and talk to their baby boy. They are already such wonderful parents, we couldn't be more proud. The family got to sit down his entire team of doctors to answer any questions and talk about the next few days. Can I just say that Grady Hospital has been beyond amazing!


Please continue to pray that he defies the odds! Specifically that the seizures will stop completely, that his blood ph normalizes, and that he doesn't have any complications when they begin to bring his body temperature up.

Thank you again, for all your prayers and words of encouragement! They are being heard and felt!!!

9 comments:

  1. I am so glad to hear this much good news about Porter!!! He has been in my prayers today and I will continue to pray for him. I know God hears our prayers, as some have already been answered!!
    Praying for Porter.

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  2. Yeah Porter! Keep fighting kiddo. I'm one of your biggest fans and supporters. I'm so glad God answered my prayer and sent your mom and dad to you! I knew you needed them! Jesus loves you more than you know Porter and He is taking good care of you! Hang in there and know we love you alot!
    Love,
    Misty

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  3. Porter McClain...Hey little man, I have been praying for you all day. I have watched your mama over the past several months and she has been so excited about your arrival! You stay strong and let your parents know we are thinking of them.....Love Suzanne Dunn

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  4. Welcome Porter McClain! Keep being such a strong little man. We are so happy to hear all of today's good news and look forward to even more. We are all praying for you and can't wait to meet you! We are praying for you all! God bless. Love Diana and Tom Garcia

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  5. That is awesome! He is a strong little fighter. With the prayers and strength of an amazing family, we know that God is taking care of him. Angelena Jarrett

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  6. Jennifer & Family~ What wonderful news today! Since I heard of Baby Porter McClain's arrival he has been in each and every one of my prayers. Jennifer I have also been praying for you and your family that the Lord will give you a very special strength and faith that will carry you throught this emotional time. I completely believe that our precious Lord performs extraordinary miracle everyday and that He has something very special instore for sweet, little Porter McClain. You, Porter and your entire family will continue to be in my family's prayers. ~Heather Ball & Family

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  7. Wonderful news! The Ruff family and little Porter are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. Thank you for sharing these updates. Please hug Thomas for me and let him know that there is a lot of love surrounding them.

    Ashley Finnemore

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  8. Jesus loves me this I know
    For the Bible tells me so.
    Little ones to Him belong
    They are weak BUT He is strong!
    Yes, Jesus loves me!
    Yes, Jesus loves me!
    Yes, Jesus loves me!
    For the Bible tells me so!!

    Jesus loves you little Porter McClain! Many people love you who do not even know you! We are all believing in the power of God that soon you will be home getting to know the amazing family that God has sent you to! Love to you all..prayers are being lifted!!
    ~Lisa Temples

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  9. We love you Porter!!! Love, Nanette, Bruce, Heidi and Steve

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