Could I ask for your help again? New Pic #33

[jenluckenbach]

Thank GOD his name's not Lacey! (LOL) And thank God that he is breathing on his own.

My grand-neice was born 3 months premature, and she is 6 3/4 years old now and doing fantastic. She never really had any problems except for staying in the hospital/incubator for a while before going home.

I'd love to see some more of those photos.

[Karen]

Thanks for the correction on his name, Layton - a lovely name but one I am sure he'll have to spell for people when he's older! It is amazing and encouraging that he's breathing on his own, I am sure they'll be giving him special medicine to help his systems finish developing. I know he'll have to stay in the hospital for a little while, until he gains enough weight so it's "safe," but he will stay in our prayers.

My friends' twins were born two-plus months early, and were teeny, but are now beautiful, mischievous almost three-year-olds. Their mommy will be praying for Layton Michael, too, come Sunday!

[momcat]

Many prayers are being prayed for this beautiful little baby and lots of [[[[[HUGS]]]]] being sent for Mommy. May God be with all of you.....

[Freedom]

He he hee, ok, now we KNOW he is going to make it -- so he can hear the story of his name being "Lacey" for a while! And so someone can tell his future wife the same tale and embarrass him.

Seriously, that is good news that he has no issues thus far, and is breathing on his own. Prayers continuing for LAYTON Michael!

[cassiesmom]

Aweee he is so tiny.. Prayers being sent for Mom & Baby & Brandon..

From here as well. I hope that some day, that tiny little foot will be big, strong, going off to kindergarten, riding a bicycle and doing all kinds of big boy things.

[K9karen]

Hey, I started out approx 2 pounds, and that was eons ago before they knew what they do today! The fact that Layton is breathing on his own already is awesome news! I think I read that the lungs are the last organ to develop, so the widdle guy is a fighter for sure! I'm thrilled that Brandon and Jessica are together, they sound perfect for each other. Praying that everything continues to go well!

[sparks19]

I'm so glad to hear he is doing so well. these days the success rate for premies born up to three months early is extremely high. These NICU's have really stepped up to the plate in caring for these tiny tiny little ones.

When Hannah was in the NICU there was a little boy next to her who was born at 26 weeks (I think it was 26 weeks... might have been 23 though) and he too started breathing on his own after only a day or two. He did have to stay in the NICU for 43 days though. he had to be able to successfully take in a certain amount of breastmilk on his own before he could go home and I think he might have had a weight limit he had to hit but can't remember.

he actually ended up going home BEFORE his actual due date lol.

Looking forward to more updates and pics.