Ray is our little miracle baby. He was born at 36 weeks and only weighed 3 lbs and 6 oz., measuring 15 1/2 inches. He was immediately roomed in the NICU then at only three days old was transported to St. Louis Children's Hospital from Champaign, IL by ARCH Helicopter. He was born at Carle Hospital in Champaign/Urbana. Ray was born with kidney dysplasia and will eventually need a kidney transplant. So far everything is okay, he is up to date with everything like his shots and has accomplished many milestones. He has done so much! He is 3 years now, Oh my! How time flies by! He is walking, running climbing and talking a lot, we kind of have to watch what we say now but he sounds adorable. He is very playful, has the cutest laugh and smile of all. Ray is such a smart boy, I love it when he calls me mommy. He has come a long way. Since November of 2009 Ray has started on Growth Hormones which has increased his appetite so he is asking for something to eat always. His doctor's appointment went well, nothing has changed just his weight and growth. He has started to use the restroom on his own but with a little help from mommy. He mimics everything we do. He is such a blessing - Thank God. Next on our list will be his Kidney Transplant, according to his recent lab work if he is ready then we will search for a donor kidney or if anyone in our immediate families/friends match his blood type, he is O+. Praying this can be passed us soon.

- We have moved back home to Houston Texas to be closer to my family while all this was going on so we transferred all his info to Texas Children's Hospital.

- His doctor's office (Dr. Goldstein) called today 03/08/2010 and told us his lab work results which show his kidneys being at a 4.00 creatinine level. They told us they'd want to see him in two weeks so we can discuss our options. Whether he would go on dialysis or get on the waiting list for a donor kidney. Another option we have is to get tested in our immediate family or friends to see who would be the perfect match for his donor kidney. First of course the blood type would have to match and then test would show whether the person donating would be in good health to qualify. Beside all this worrying today he had a great day for it being his birthday. We bought him gifts, took him to Chuck E Cheese's, bought him a cake and much more. He is now three! We are so blessed to have this little guy in our lives. Smart, energetic and such a loving heart what can we say he is our little boy! Ray we love you so much. God is great and he will help us out.