Grady's Birth Day

Wednesday was supposed to be Grady's birth date. How amazing that he is over 3 months old, instead. He seems to be on schedule with his growth. He is about the size he should have been, today. He is a little shorter than we thought he would be, but that will change fast.

The first picture you see, Momma took while she and Grady were talking about the Fort that Daddy wants to put up. I know Grady doesn't know what a Fort is, but the smile was too precious not to share. Can you imagine his thoughts about climbing on that Fort, in the sunshine? The look on Grady's face says he can't wait.

Our little man is still in the NICU for now. He had to get some fluid drained so the doctors wanted to keep him with the nurses that know him best. Maybe today or tomorrow, Grady will move to the TC Unit. This move will be bitter sweet. It is the next step for Grady, but for him to leave his extended family in the NICU, will be hard.

Grady is 17 1/2 inches long. He weighs 7 lbs and 6.4 oz. Last weekend, he required a manicure. His JoJo had to file his nails. Grady loves his hands, so with those weapons flying around, he might have scratched his cute little face. We all know this little man does not perticularly enjoy someone else controlling his moves. Let me tell you, it took about an hour to get all those nails reduced. One at a time, with a few short breaks in between, we did get this job completed.

For now, we are asking for more prayer. With the fluid backing up again, we are probably looking at another procedure. The doctors want to wait a little while to let the G button heal completely, before they add the drain tube that will empty into his stomach. Mommy and Daddy are doing well, but getting worn out. Once Grady comes home and they have their family together, they can rest. I know, you don't get rest with a little one at home. But for them, it means their free time will be at home and not running up and down the roads.

By the way, I have changed the restrictions for posting a comment. Please feel free to put a note to the kids. Comments will be reviewed before they are posted so you may not see them right away, but I know Mommy and Daddy will enjoy hearing from you.

As always, your support and prayers are a blessing. It is very comforting to know my kids have friends to talk to and to support them. All of you mean so much.

Talk soon,

JoJo