Today our little Audrey burst through the 3 pound milestone. Tonight she weighed in at 3 lbs - 1 oz, which is just over an ounce more than her last weighing 24 hours earlier. Her diet is completely milk now, and the IV has been completely removed. She continues to amaze us and tonight papa got his first shot at feeding her with a bottle. She didn't take much, since she tires out quickly, but she's figured out how to latch on and get the milk out! DeeDra started breast feeding once a day back on Thursday of last week. Audrey's catching on well and has started gaining steady weight now, so we are very pleased with her progress. The feeding tube is still in to supplement the other feedings, but hopefully that will come out soon as well. The doctor tells us she is mature beyond her size, but the goal is still at least 4 lbs before they will consider releasing her to come home with us. We're looking forward to getting her home so she can meet her big brother and we can have the family under one roof. Check out Audrey's big smile at the thought of coming home!
We had a great weekend with Wyatt too and enjoyed some quality time at our local park. I had fun bouncing and jumping while Wyatt sat and looked up at me doing a hand-stand above him. He seemed to enjoy it, and I had fun getting out and jumping around with him. He particularly enjoys when I run fast pulling him in the wagon on the trips to and from the park. When we started out toward the park yesterday, the first thing he said was, "Fast Daddy." Once I started running, Wyatt started squealing and laughing loudly. If I were a betting man, I'd put money on Wyatt enjoying snowboarding just as much as his daddy does. It'll be a couple of years, but I'm thinking he'll pick it up quickly and have an absolute blast in the snow.
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I am so thrilled for all 4 of you and I cannot wait to give Audrey a raspberry on her wee little tummy;) And just in case you have a moments worry about premature baby stuff-please know what all us nurses know-babies like Audrey who come home to parents and grandparents who are engaged, educated, nursing, and prepared, thrive, grow and in a couple of years look like any other healthy full term bambino-She will be a healthy obnoxious munchkin in no time at all! Can't wait to see what she dresses up as for Halloween! Wouldn't she and Wyatt be great as Yoda and Princess Leia? Call if you need a nurse-I'd love to help in any way possible!
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