Faith's Blended Diet and Other Things that Help with Her Digestion

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This page contains affiliate links and Faith's Mom may earn a commission if you use them. As an Amazon Associate, Faith's Mom earns from qualifying purchases.  Learn more.   Ever since Faith was born, she has struggled with her digestion. When she was in the NICU, she would spit up after eating even the tiniest amount of formula. Her dad and I were convinced her tummy was too small to handle large volumes of food. Sometimes when she ate, her heart rate would drop really low, which is why she needed to be in the NICU for longer. She just could not get the hang of eating and breathing at the same time!  Faith receiving food through an NG tube in the NICU.  Grandma giving Faith a bottle when she was 2 months old.  After finally bringing her home, eating continued to be an issue as she struggled with severe reflux and constipation. We tried various formulas, but she was never able to drink enough formula to gain a lot of weight. She also had trouble burping, and she...
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This Gift

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This gift given to me
Seven years ago...

Not given swaddled in pink
and laid close by my side.
Instead placed in a see-through box
helping to breathe breaths of life.

A single touch lasting only seconds
not to be seen for several hours.
Seven days later,
finally in my arms to hold.

This gift given to me
so undeservedly...

Did God really know what He was doing
Giving me this treasure for which to care?

Thankful. Blessed.
These words do not even begin to express
what I feel, what I know, what I have.

Tough times, yes
Challenges, of course.
But still joy
And love...so much love.

Seven years ago
This gift, given to me...

My heart, my soul
forever changed.

Happy Birthday, Faith! You are loved!


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  1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Happy Birthday Faith....I remember that day like it was yesterday when David and Jean came down to tell me. She surely is a gift from God.

    Susan Finlay
    Mississauga, ON

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  2. SandyOctober 25, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Just happened upon your blog through "The Mom Blogs". I live in North Dakota as well (West Fargo). Your daughter is beautiful--happy 7th Birthday to her! I enjoyed stopping by & reading. :)

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  3. Apraxia MomOctober 25, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Happy Birthday, Faith!

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  4. ColleenOctober 25, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to your special girl!!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Such a beautiful poem

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  6. ColeyOctober 29, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    What a sweet poem. My son, Noah, also has an Oct 25th bday. :)

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  7. Cari JeanOctober 29, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Thank you so much for all of the birthday wishes! Faith really did have a great day!

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