A Bundle of Myrrh

Ephraim was hospitalized yesterday with moderate dehydration and more weight loss but we are very pleased with the improvement we are seeing today. After fluids and some potassium, he is not only looking so much better but he is also finally starting to make more “normal” diapers. I’ll spare you the details, but just say I’ve never been more excited about poop in my life!

Thanks be to God for His gifts of doctors, medicine and the love of friends and family. Please continue to pray for Ephraim as we move toward the possibility of taking him back home and figuring out how to keep him on the mend.

Our sweet little guy isn’t doing so well. We don’t know yet what the problem is, but he isn’t gaining weight and is starting to show signs of dehydration. We’ve changed his formula and if he hasn’t shown any improvement he may be admitted to the hospital for observation and fluids. Please pray for him, his improvement and some answers as to what may be going on.

*Update: We’ve decided to give Ephraim a few more days before we put him in the hospital. His vitals are strong and he is eating well. He’ll be reevaluated on Friday unless something changes before then.

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We left home about 11:50pm on our anniversary.

Ephraim was born quickly after at 1:39am.

He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz.

He is 18.25 inches long.