prayer request

Update 1: Jonah is sounding much better than when he woke up this morning. He's definitely not 100% and a little more fussy than usual, but doesn't seem to be getting any worse. And still no fever. Hooray!

The blister has not affected his eating (I don't think) so far, although he is not eating well. It doesn't seem to be a "can't latch on" issue so much as a "tired and grumpy" issue. So far it's just our everyday eating issues, although the blister is still there and will probably get bigger. They always do. He's only eaten a little over three ounces both feedings so far. He went down for a nap about a half an hour ago, so I'm hoping he'll sleep to fight off whatever this is.

So it's not nearly as bad as I was thinking this morning. Hopefully everything only gets better from here.

Thanks for all the prayers! Look how they're working!
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Jonah woke up sick this morning. He's congested with a weak cry. I figure he has what I was trying to get last week. He doesn't feel like he's running a fever, so right now it is minor.

Also, I noticed when I was trying to feed him some oatmeal this morning (the operative word being trying), he has a big blood blister on the back of his tongue. Those are the kind that keep him from being able to take his bottles, and they usually get very big and a lot worse before they drain. Praying that it will drain on its own and quickly. I don't want to (and don't know if I can) go back there with a needle.

He already lost an ounce from the week before last to last week (as opposed to gaining six ounces like he's been doing), so I'm not happy that he'll likely be unable to eat today.

Feeling overwhelmed before 9 am.

Please pray.