3 weeks old

Micah was born three weeks ago yesterday. We've reached the low end of the estimated range of time we would spend in the hospital (initially, it was estimated at 3-4 weeks, then we were told 3-6 weeks). It appears we have at least two more weeks to go because he isn’t picking up the suck/swallow/breathe thing very well. The neonatologist spoke with me today about one concern for him potentially being moved back up to Neenah. The issue is that it’s possible that Micah might end up needing a G-tube for feeding even after he goes home, and inserting that is a surgical procedure. So he wants to check with the surgeons to see if they do that procedure up in Neenah. If not, then we won’t be able to move him. Micah now weighs 6lbs, 5oz. It's easy to gain weight when they're shoving food into your stomach through your nose and shoving nutrition to your body through a PIC line.

Nathan is doing better up here now that Mark has arrived for the weekend. But we have a problem. Nathan will no longer go anywhere near the playroom. He’s terrified of the puppets (with reason… they’re rather scary-looking). It’s a huge bummer because that’s the best place in the House.

One week ago, before a disappointing loss (note Micah’s green and gold hat!)

Oma and Nathan get to hold Micah

Note the front of his gown… God’s Gift!

What a cute little dinosaur outfit! And you can also see the bottom of Freddie the Firefly on his left side. Micah enjoys looking at him and he’s even made a move for him with his left hand. Next time we have an opportunity to transport something to him from our house, we’ll bring the crib mobile. I think he’d really enjoy that. And his nurse said something about bringing in a swing or a bouncy seat for him. Fun!