One Month Old

Can you believe we have had Grady with us for a full month? It is so hard to believe that time is going by that fast.

Today, Grady weighs in at 2 lbs 6.5 oz. They did increase his feedings to 21 mililiters. The boy is growing. They are feeding him slowly so that he will obsorb the food. That has him eating about half of his day. He is still on the respirator, but his nurse told us they would probably try to let him breath on his own again this coming Saturday. I think they are hoping this will allow him to develop his chest muscles so that he does not tire so easily. The doctors ard nurses are always telling us that Grady is in charge and that they are just there to assist him with new things when he is ready. It is very reassuring to know that they allow each baby to set the pace and that Grady will not be rushed into something that his body is not ready for. I am as anxious as I am eager for him to breath on his own. When they take away the respirator and make him work to breath, I want them to hurry up and give it back so that he will not get too tired. Think that might be why they never ask me what should be done next?????

Suzanna held Grady for awhile, today. She rocked him a little and sang to him. I hope you don't get tired of me saying the same things over and over. When he hears her, he stretches his little forhead up, trying to pull his eyes open. He peeks out of his right eye. When he has control of that eye, he will try the other one. Today, I got a pretty good picture of both eyes open while Momma hummed to him. Suzanna said that she was 'in love' on one of her updates. I think that Grady may just be 'in love' himself.

We still have not heard that the ban has been lifted that will allow Emma to meet Grady (and vise versa). It would be great if the two could meet this weekend. I think she is getting a little anxious, herself.

You need to know how much of a blessing you all are to us. To have this kind of support system is the greatest. Thank you for your prayers and love.

Talk soon,

JoJo