We can honestly say that we have never before celebrated a baby making a poo, and we don't feel any embarassment about wanting to shout this from the rooftops! We were told that it could take a few weeks after surgery for this to occur, so that it has happened in less than a week and a half is wonderful. Please, continue your prayers. God is great and He answers them!
Tomorrow (hopefully) they will begin to give him the feeding bag via what they call a gastrostomy tube or "g-tube". This is an important step in Collin's recovery. We need his intestine to be able to absorb more nutrition through the g-tube rather than the TPN and the sooner the better. We'll keep you posted!
Update: Collin made the teeniest, tiniest little poo tonight, and boy, does he work hard at it! Collin's Grandma and Grandpa V left early this morning, we're sure they left their hearts here with our gorgeous grandbaby. Grandma M and Great Auntie S (Dad's Mom and her sister) came in today. We're sure that Grandma M and Auntie S are as impressed with him as are the rest of us! For your viewing pleasure, a few snapshots from Baby Collin's Big Day of First Poo!
20 comments:
WOOOHOOOO HE MADE POO!! WHOO HOOOOO!! --- Celebrating the Collin Poo Day in Omaha!!! :)
TP
that is great news guys. We are very excited that Collin is doing so great. We will keep him in our heart and prayers. Love the Berthold's Lorie, Gerald, Brad, Janelle, and Nicole
Ps He is a handsome one!!
Excellent news! Woo hoo to the Poo!!!
I'm so excited to hear that he is doing well!! Not only have I been praying, but I enlisted everyone I know who prays to pray.One friend's mother started an around the clock prayer vigil for him! God is GREAT and He does answer our prayers!
This is fabulous news!!! Whoo to the hoo for the poo! People around the world are praying for Collin and his family.
Matt and Erin, I'm so happy you have the support that you need in these difficult times. Hang in there.
Good job for PooPin' in your pants, Collin!
:)
Congratulations on the poo!
Paul, Debbie & Delaney
Sweat, precious Collin…here up North we pray for you, your mommy and your daddy. Words have yet to be written to describe the love and I have for Collin, Matt, and my incredible daughter Erin. Matt and Erin are weathering this storm with such grace and dignity beyond their years. Their commitment to Collin is a model for all parents. The hope, strength, and love displayed by family, friends, and strangers have given this "new family" a sense of…FAMILY. Please stay committed in faith and prayer for them...through God’s help Collin, Matt and Erin will endure this chapter of their life. They will look back as a pivotal point in their lives in which your prayers strengthened and supported them in a very trying time. Thank you so much and please continue to pray.
Overwhelmed….the only word to say that describes the wonderful thoughts and prayers from all. Thank you so much for the pictures, the words of encouragement, and the prayers…especially the prayers. Our family truly appreciates all the responses and we are building a foundation upon the prayers that are requested. A special thanks to Lora, you are my eyes when I can not be there…thank you for the pictures. I can not log off this blog! Thank you! God Bless you Collin, Matt, and my gracious Erin!!!
Hush!
My dear, lie still and slumber. Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number
Gently falling on thy head.
Isaac Watts
March 19, 2007 - Hereby known as "Collin's first Poo Day!"
It's an International Celebration! What great news! Love the new pictures.
March 19, 2007 - Hereby known as "Collin's first Poo Day!"
It's an International Celebration! What great news! Love the new pictures.
WoW! Great new pics! What a cutie pie!
The new pictures are great! His little ears are adorable. Nice picture of Erin & Matt too!
Woo to the Poo! The baby looks perfect and alert. It is so nice to have the pictures so we can see how Collin looks and how much progress he is making.
Erin and Matt - Collin is very lucky to have parents who love him so much and are willing to share him with all of us. God keep you safe and healthy.
By the way, the picture in the crib is beautiful. No wonder Collin is so beautiful, uhhm, handsome.
Prayers to all of you!
Marsha
Aww, I remember how exciting poo can be! Ha ha! He is looking so alert now! I'm enjoying all of the pictures. I take it that he's moved closer to the door than originally? That was how we could tell we were closer to going home by the closer he moved to the door. God Bless!
Tiffany
Erin, Matt and grandparents...
Congradulations on a beautifu little boy! We have been praying for you all and especially the newest member to our extended family. Collin is in our every day thoughts and prayers. Greg comes home from work and asks how the "little fella" is doing!!!
We're pulling for ya...and waiting for the day you can bring him home!
Wish we could send real hugs to you. Hang in there!!! Love,
Linda & Greg
Thanks for all your comments! No, Tiffany, he is still in the same spot, just a different crib, lol. Mom, thanks for stopping by! Brandy, thanks for passing on the good news about the prayer vigil.
Nana V, I know your presence meant the world to Erin and Matt and little Collin. It is my pleasure to keep this site updated with pictures. I would do anything for Erin, Matt and Collin. Be well until we see you again!
"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."
-- Vince Lombardi
I think this quote fits Collin very nicely. So far so good we just have to keep praying...I love the picture in Collins crib, great idea!
Love to all,
The Godfather
The pictures are lovely. Thank you for sharing them.
What does that mean, other medical options?
Collin is such a beautiful babe. No surprise there, seeing his parents. :D
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