Posted on 08/11/2003 12:57:30 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
If you will, please remember this tiny baby in your prayers. He’s the grandson of a very dear friend of mine. Logan was born on July 25. His due date was in October, making his mommy 26 weeks along, being born 3 months and 3 days early.
Logan was 1 lb 9.4 oz when he was born and is now weighing, as of this morning, 1 lb. 8.3 oz. The little guy is now 12-1/2” long.
He’s a real trooper and is fighting with all his little body can fight with. His Grandma said that he’s starting to recognize his mommy when she comes in the room and hears her voice. She said he tries so hard to open his eyes, and starts kicking his feet.
I asked my friend if there were any specific prayers, other than the obvious…and this is her reply…” A prayer of thanks for the miracle called "Logan.”
On a personal note, I’ve read the emails daily from my friend. I’ve known her for years, I’ve heard her talking about her family for years…but I’ve got to tell you that I’m SO impressed with how her children have all banded together in support. What an incredibly wonderful and loving family.
Father God, we lift up Logan’s little body to you. We pray that you can strengthen him hourly, daily, weekly, until he’s grown enough to go home with his precious family. We ask for guidance for the doctors and nurses who are caring for him. We ask for strength for his parents and extended family. Thank you so much for the gift of life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Fellow Freepers…….I bring you Logan!!!
You got them .. and thank you for taking care of all those sweet babies
I have a preemie of my own, now almost two years old and healthy as a horse. I remember all too well what those days felt like till my baby came home. Prayers are on the way!!!
A few words for Logan's parents:
1. Visit often and stay as long as possible, even if he is sleeping.
2. Sing to him. Studies have shown that babies are comforted and feel safe and loved when their parents sing to them. I could make dogs howl with my singing, but my children think I'm an opera star.
3. Bring in close-up face shots of mom, dad, and any siblings to tape inside his isolet. Celebrate every day. It's okay to call in the middle of the night to see how Logan is doing; the nurses are happy to give reports.
4. If you have any friends near them, urge the friends to cook them meals, drive them to the hospital, babysit any siblings, tidy up the house, anything so they can focus on Logan. Make sure Mom and Dad are taking care of themselves, too. Also, encourage them to talk about the baby, often, daily. Since there is very little they can do to help Logan right now, even talking about it can relieve the heartache of feeling helpless.
5. Encourage them to get in touch with their insurance company immediately. Unless they have exceptional insurance, the medical bills are going to be whoppers, believe me. Find out immediately what insurance will or won't cover. Get a critical care case manager on the file asap.
6. They shouldn't wait for the bills to start rolling in before calling providers. As soon as they see what insurance will not cover and what the balances are, they should contact the care providers to see if they can absorb the differences or cut the bill. If the bills are still overwhelming, they should file economic hardship papers with the hospital.
My husband and I negotiated down a few bills, bit the bullet, and paid thousands of dollars out of pocket. We are still fighting to pay off the debt. They don't have to fight the same fight we did - there are alternatives to massive debt or gutting nest eggs.
7. Start pumping that breast milk; it's the life's blood for preemies. Easy to digest, builds their immune system. Tell Logan's mom to keep pumping as long as she can.
8. When they touch Logan, they should just rest their hands on him. Stroking is very stimulating to babies, and the excitement is not what they need. They need to rest in these early, critical days. Hands on skin is reassuring, loving, but avoid stroking till he's bigger and stronger.
9. There will be setbacks, sometimes several setbacks. These are not uncommon, but should be monitored closely.
10. If they even think they are coming down with a cold, stay away.
11. They should not beat themselves up with guilt, an all too-typical reaction when things don't go perfectly. People forget how many things go wrong for no apparent reason, how birth is a "miracle" because so much CAN go wrong.
12. Pray, pray, pray. God holds Logan in the palm of His hand.
Still, with one so small, even a fraction of an ounce seems so much.
Prayers!
Will do...
This prayer request is extra special for me. One of our grandson's is also named Logan. I have the good fortune to be his caregiver while Mom and Dad are at work. Our Logan's mom was also a premie, though not as early as this young fighter.
My dad used to say, "Ya know, even with these bad knees, they never hurt when I'm kneeling before the Lord in prayer."
Lifting up Logan and his family in prayer.
God grant this baby a long and happy life, and his family the strength and faith to endure the days ahead.
I have an email friend, another mom, who had to deliver her last child, her precious daughter, at 27 weeks due to no amniotic fluid left. They waited as long as they could. For so long we all prayed and prayed.
Today my friend sent me some gorgeous recent photos of her little girl, now almost two, today. May Logan grow up to be equally healthy and beautiful.
Hi...Brad's Gramma,
Yes, we will Pray for Precious Little Logan and his Family.
Aveinu Malkeinu - Our Father Our King,
We humbly come before Your Holy Throne and lift up to You Baby Logan and his Family.
Touch this Precious little one with your Healing Power, Love and Grace.
Give to Logan Your Strength and hold him close to Your Heart.
Give to the Nurses, Doctors and all staff members in the NICU Your Wisdom, Discernment and Immeasurable Grace to give Logan the Very Best of Care.
We also Pray for Logan's Family, and ask You O Lord our God to take away all of their fear and anxiety by Your Tender Mercies.
Help them to Trust You In All Things concerning their Precious Baby Logan.
For we ask all of this in the Name that is Above ALL Names: Yeshua HaMoshiach / Jesus The Messiah.
Amen ~ and ~ Amen.
PS: Dear Brad's Gramma...You are an example of Proverbs 31, We said a Prayer for you also.
May The Holy One of Israel continue to Bless you and your Household.
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