…he’s been on that for 10 days and we are so thankful because it was a big hurdle that we were waiting to cross.”
Dana insists Kaleb is a good baby. He doesn’t cry much and has learned to roll over on his own.
As for his health, like a lot of preemies, Kaleb suffers from chronic lung disease. But so far, he’s not showing signs of other serious complications that many premature infants endure.
Chronic lung disease in an infant means that damaged tissue in the newborn’s lungs is causing breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, and produce extra mucus.
Most babies who have chronic lung disease survive. But symptoms may come back and need treatment into early childhood. In time, many children outgrow most of their lung problems.
Chronic lung disease is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD.
Chronic lung disease is caused by problems in a baby’s lungs. It is most common in premature babies who are born before 26 weeks of gestational age and weigh less than 2.2 lbs.
We and the BlackDoctor.org family are continuing to pray for Kaleb (Kaleb means “brave” by the way).
Keep pushing brave warrior! We’re counting on you!