10/3 - Toby's Progress

Every day it seems as though Toby is getting more and more comfortable.  We got some great news today.  They did another ultrasound of Toby's brain.  Based off of how he is doing now he is classified as having controlled hydrocephalus which means he will not need a shunt.  YAY!  PRAISE GOD!  WOO HOO!  He has a little bulge on his forehead that we will be watching.  We can now lay him on his side, and we are starting to elevate his head  a little at a time.  The doctor says if he continues to look like he does now then we will possibly go home at the end of this upcoming week.  This is so exciting because nobody has mentioned home since we have been here.  Besides the good news it has been wonderful holding and loving our little one.  Toby just loves to be held and I love to just sit and rub his little back and his soft head.  Adam and I have been doing so good.  We are very comfortable in the RV and we are getting some good rest.  Toby is on an eating schedule where he eats at 9, 1, and 5 every am and pm.  We enjoy going to see him at these times.  We are starting to get some visitors and I have enjoyed showing off my sweet one with pictures.  Tonight we went to my aunt's house for dinner.  I am blessed with such a great family and I have been taken care of by everyone!  I must say I that I am really learning so much about faith.  This has been the theme of my life for the past six months.  God has given me everything I have asked for.  I really figured Toby would have to be shunted, but God is taking care of him.  He falls in 20% of infants with spina bifida that don't need one.  That is awesome!  Thank you all for your prayers.  Not only is it a blessing to Toby, but it is teaching two new parents a whole lot about the Lord.