Ben had a CF clinic visit this week. He has grown more and his BMI had increased from 30% to 42%. He has almost reached his goal of 50%. Also, his lungs sounded clear which is a praise! He has had a couple of colds over the previous 2 weeks, so Dr. Prestridge put Ben on a 3 week oral antibiotic. Patients with CF always have a some amount of bacteria in their lungs (non-CF people would not have any) so when Ben gets a virus/cold the bacteria levels in his lungs increase. So even if he doesn't have a lung infection, Dr. Prestridge wants to make sure the bacteria growth in his lungs is contained.
Michelle and Paul talked with Dr. Prestridge about getting a lung function test for Ben. They only can do toddler testing at Children's Memorial in Chicago which is called an IOS (impulse spirometor). There are plans being made to do this test in January. It will give us a guideline on how Ben's lungs are doing as well as help us track his the health of his lungs as we move forward. Also, because of Ben's excellent growth over the past 2 months, the doctor increased his enzymes to 3 for a snack and 4 for meals.
Ben is doing really well. He is coorporating well with his treatments, enzymes, and medicine right now. He is very active and plays non-stop with Ty. They are best friends and it is such a blessing to watch. Caleb tries to be involved but can't keep up with the older boys, even though he wants to! One of their favorite activities is to go to the Wheaton Academy's gym. The boys absolutely love to go see their Dad and run around the gym.
Thank you for your prayers. The prayers of a righteous man are powerful and effective. We continue to feel your prayers in our life.
Psalm 18: 30-32 - As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
