Last week and next week

I am so terrible at updating this blog, sorry friends. Thanks for bearing with us.
So last week JT had a Urology appointment. I believe I shared earlier that it is common for premie boys to have their testicles not descend. This is fixed with surgery. So we went to get him checked out. Right now he does not require surgery. Instead we are going to wait 6 mos to see if they make their way down to where they are suppose to be. Praise God! We can check of one of the potential surgeries without even having it. YAY!
Last week JT also had speech therapy. He is doing incredibly well! We have learned that he really enjoys solid (hard crunchy foods) and has a lot of difficulty with the more liquidy foods. So we have finally moved him to stage 3 baby foods. Most of them tend to have some chunks in them he can chew on. He is learning to close his mouth around the spoon and we continue to help him become more aware of his mouth and tongue through exercises.
Finally, although JT was very sick last week he blessed Jake and I with so much joy! The day after thanksgiving, JT SAT UP! It took a while and some help getting into the right position, but he did it! He sat there without using his hands to support himself. It was absolutely incredible! I was gleaming and so was JT. He was so proud of himself :-)

Next week is another long week. We start off by having PT on Monday morning, then an appointment with the orthopedist on Monday afternoon. He is going to be taking a look at a rather large bump on JT's left hand. This too could potentially result in surgery. We will just have to wait and see. Then on Thrusday he is scheduled to have his MRI. This is a rather large deal because they have to sedate him. According to what I hear from friends it is a very challenging thing to be present for. I will be with him until he is asleep. Then they will take him away for the MRI. This is also a huge prayer request. Probably the biggest one we have had in a very long time. Justin's neurologist and ophthalmologist think they are going to see different things. The MRI is going to tell us more about his brain damage. The bottom line is we are praying the neurologist is correct and the ophthalmologist is wrong! I could explain more but it's really long and crazy. So if you are reading this and you are willing, we would love to have your prayers and support.
Overall, JT is doing so well. We are so thankful for God's provisions and comfort. JT is babbling and smiling and laughing. He certainly knows who mommy and daddy are. He doesn't like anyone except us holding him :-( argh. But that is a good thing too. It means there is brain development and it's actually an appropriate time for him to be going through attachment issues. So for that we are thankful!
We are abundantly blessed and we are so thankful for our Father in Heaven. He gives us strength when we have none left. He gives us peace as our child continues to see more and more doctors. He grants us wisdom and He blessed us with a very loving big brother for Justin. God is good and we are so thankful that we get to praise Him.

Thank you all for your prayers, love and support. I WILL update you before Christmas if not sooner as to how next week goes.