Ok. First off, Jack’s Uncle Michael (yes, I realize that Michaels link goes to a blank page. I’ts lame, and I’m trying to goad him into doing something about it.) and Aunt Lucy came to visit today. Jack was a little sleepy, having just had his afternoon meal from the bottle. I realize that he’s been eating from the bottle a lot, but you gotta understand, it’s a major achievement. It’s hard work sucking milk out of that nipple, while remembering to breathe and swallow, it takes a lot out of the little guy, and he basically only does it with us. When we aren’t there, they mostly use the gavage (milkbong)
Anyway… While we were there today, Jack’s main doctor came by and we mentioned that Jack is almost 5 pounds; Long story short… Jack is headed to the step-down room! Its the last stop in NICU-land before finally heading home. He’s going to try our crib life, which means that he’ll be on his own to maintain his body temperature. He’ll still be rocking the cannula, but it seems like that won’t be for long. And they’ll be helping Jack pack on the pounds with lots of bottle feeding.
I am very very very hesitant to actually type this, but there may be a light at the end of this tunnel. I can almost see it.
I can’t wait ’till I’m totally zombie-like from waking up to feed Jack every two hours, instead of being totally zombie-like from worrying so much that I can’t sleep. It’s gonna be totally awesome.
Pics below of Jack rocking the latest in preemie couture. From her headwear/sleepwear line, Emily Puskars fall 2006 hats are the warmest, whether you’re inside the isolette or out.
Jack is looking so big and happy! Loved the Bath Time video too. So excited for the move to the step down room – Jack you are rocking it! Go Jack Go! Love, Elsa
Soon to be Jack-Out-Of-The-Box. Go Jack Go! Finn thinks your hats are v cool. He also wants you to hang in there at bathtime. Once you learn about splashing and bath toys, tubbie time gets super fun. Promise.
I’m really glad things are going well. Is it me or does Jack look Asian ?
-G
i hate baths too
[...] Basically, Jack got tricked this Halloween. No treats, just eye surgery. Bummer. To add insult to injury, he got all dressed up for the occasion with every intention of scoring some Snickers and candy Corn. For this years outfit, Jack chose, the ever popular Emily Puskar couture. Once again, the house of Puskar has done it. Their preemie hat line is tearing up the fashion runway, as you can clearly see below. [...]