Surprise! it's a beautiful baby boy...

Little Logan's arrival was a bit of a surprise. His fragile beginning also left us (his family and friends) anxious and unsure about how things would all work out. But the last few weeks have been miraculous as Logan has figured out how to "suck, swallow and breathe" and has mastered the art of growing.

little logan chowing down

When he was born, his skin was very thin and fragile. The doctor described it as wet tissue paper. If we touched him, we could peel off his skin. Not to mention that we could see through his skin! When the doctors or nurses wanted to insert an IV or some kind of line, they literally brought a "trouble light" and shone it on his little body so they could see where his veins were.

logan really small: fragile

and "wired up" for support

(he needed alot of help)

Then there was the sunglasses and the tanning bulb to try and get his skin to improve (code for heal and grow). The weeks under the light, in the humid controlled environment of the lifeship helped him become a little more "thick skinned" and ready for life in this world.

logan under the lights

As his little body struggled to heal and grow and develop, his little fan club watched closely for any signs of improvement or progress. He started to get bigger and he was able to maintain his body temperature. His lungs healed and his skin got thicker. He could tolerate touch and clothing for short periods of time.

logan trying clothes for the first time

logan learning to "suck" with the

"monster binky" while wearing clothes!

And then the other day amidst the hustle and bustle of all that is NICU, a beautiful baby boy miraculously appeared!

In the place where anxiety, doubt, fear and aprehension had reigned for so long, Grayson and Diana found a perfect baby boy!

logan wallace michel

over 5 pounds and gaining everyday

Way to go, little buddy!