From 93 to 1

Logan with his Dcuk

It has been one full year since our little miracle changed everything. It seems like just yesterday that I was driving well over the speed limit to get to the hospital where Logan would spend the first 3 months of his life. I can still remember being taught the hand washing routine and learning some of the very important rules of the NICU. We have learned many things and met so many wonderful people over the past year. And Logan, that sweet little dude is still making me smile.

This past year started with a little 1lb 15oz, 13 inch long little dude. A few different types of breathing machines, multiple x-rays, countless pricks of the heel for blood tests, a handful of amazing doctors, the world's best nurses, hours of worry and concern, thousands of prayers and positive thoughts, one LDS church ward that would never give up, sleepless nights and more love that is humanly possible has led to a miracle boy that is over 8x his birth weight and more than double his length.

Some of what I have learned over this year will continue to bless my life. My love for my Savior has grown more than I thought possible. I had never known before how much love a person is capable of, but it is more than you think. Other things I learned I hope to never need again, like how to work an Omni bed or how to fortify breast milk. Did you know that they make a blood pressure cuff that is small enough to fit around your pinkie finger or that you can use veins in your head for an IV?

The best part about this past year is that if you were to meet Logan for the first time today, you would have no idea what a struggle he went through to get here. He loves to play, wants desperately to learn how to walk so he can get into everything, and has now figured out how to clap. His smile which he freely shares will make the meanest grumpiest man feel happy.

Same Duck

If you don't believe in miracles or need a reason to have hope for the future, come talk with Logan he will set you straight.