Cutler is still in the hospital and still having issues keeping down the formula, but having no issues spending time with his big brother. Today we got permission to bring Mason up here and so we had a family pizza night together in our tiny little room. When I first told Mason after church today that he could go in the room to see Cutler I thought I had seen the biggest smile I had ever seen…that is until I saw the smiles on both of them when Mason walked into the room. Cutler lit up like I have never seen before and would not take his eyes or hands off of Mason. Everything Mason did, would make Cutler laugh…even him coughing.
He hasn’t had the best past couple of days as we are constantly trying to increase the dosage of the formula and every time we think we are taking steps forward he ends up vomiting. We need to be at 90ml per hour, I think I originally said 60, but as it turns out I heard wrong. The highest we have been is up to 30 and we are currently running at only 20 to see how he does with a new formula that is supposed to be easier to digest. Based on our issues, it doesn’t look like he will be home tomorrow, but we are hoping for Tuesday as Melanie is flying out on Wednesday for a work trip to New York until Friday, but we will take him coming home any time we can get it.
I am hoping that Mason’s visit may have lifted Cutler’s spirits so that he will start to tolerate everything much better. As you will see in the videos below, even the nurses got a kick out of seeing the two of them together and they all commented on how much of a lift it appeared to give Cutler. It’s amazing how much he looks up to his big brother and how loving and calm Mason is with him in return. Mason was even sad when he was leaving, so I am thinking we may just bring him up here every day after school to help keep Cutler laughing and in good spirits.
Here are a few videos from the visit as well as some photos.
Team Fricke 
Just precious! I’m sorry Cutler is still having a hard time keeping his formula down. I’m praying that the new formula does the trick!
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Precious, precious babies,I am so happy Mason got to visit Cutler. It makes me want to be able to see both of them, but this video is great.Love you all Grandma boo
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You guys give us tears of joy. It is so heart warming to see these two together. Can’t wait to see you all.
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Truly sweet! Mason is such a great big brother!
The other night when he was at our house, he was so patient with the twins!! He kept hugging and loving on them! And the twins immediately took to him! It really was great having him over!
We are praying for Cutler to keep his formula down! Hopefully with the change in formula it may just be what his stomach needs.
Hugs to you 4!
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I think you’ve hit upon the BEST medicine for Cutler – his big brother Mason! Loved the pictures and videos.
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Praying Cutler will keep down the new formula. Love the videos. What loving children. So good to see Aaron and Melanie enjoying the boys together.
Hope you have a wonderful week.
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The pictures of the boys made my day! I can’t wait to get a picture with the boys and their cousin, Austin Brown!
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It’s your neighbor next door! We are praying for you guys and that little Cutler is able to keep the formula down and that you can go home soon! God bless, Misty, Jason and Trent
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/trentfloyd
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Oh, those boys are so cute! Many prayers that Cutler conquers this formula issue and that he can continue pulling Mason’s hair at home soon.
Love,
Aunt Linda & John
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It’s great that Mason is able to visit Cutler and Cutler shows his enthusiasm in seeing and playing with Mason. Pray that new formula will work so Cutler is able to go home. Keep videos and pictures coming. It makes me feel like I’m there with you.
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What great pictures! You can’t help but smile seeing how happy they both are. What an awesome family you have!
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Truly a bond of brothers. We are so happy he can tolerate his formula and taking him back home will be a godsend. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. thanks for the update
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WOW–We are praying and pulling for you guys and that Cutler will tolerate his formula so that he can pull on Mason’s nose and hair at home:-) Their smiles and laughter really warms the heart–Mason is such the strong yet gentle “big brother” and Cutler knows he can be carefree and cute as a button in his big brother’s arms. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family’s journey.
God’s strength and encouragement to you!
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These videos touch my heart. The boys love each other so much. And Melanie, the picture of you is so beautiful !!
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