6 Months

183 Days - that's how old you are now Samuel.  It just doesn't seem possible that you are 6 months old.  You are also now 2.5 months adjusted.  Oh how I wish we could have you home.  You've officially spent more time in the NICU during your first year than at home with us.  We are rooting for you 110% and know that you will be home soon!  Happy 1/2 birthday sweet Samuel!

You were not in the mood for pictures this month

~ You are now 4.780 kilograms which is 10 lbs 8 oz.  You are somewhere between 54 - 56 cm in length depending on the week, which is 21 - 22 inches.  Your head circumference is now 39 cm or 15 inches.

~ You are in size 1 diapers and fit into 0-3 month and 3 month clothes.  The 3 month clothes are a little big, but you are growing into them quickly.  

~ You had 2 more surgeries - one on your left eye and one on the right eye.  Unfortunately, your retinas have detached, but we are praying fervently that they reattach with the help of the surgeries.

~ You are currently on Prilosec, Arginine, multivitamin with iron, Miralax, and the 2 different eye drops from his surgeries.

~ You've moved around the NICU a lot this month.  You've gone from room 13 in South to room 7, then to POD 3 bed 33, and you are now in POD 9 bed 91.  Hoping bed 91 is our last stop before being discharged.

~ You had another hearing screening, but did not pass because you're still on oxygen.  They will probably try again before being discharged.  You also had another Echo and head ultrasound that were both stable.

~ You were able to get up to 6 bottles, but quickly began to work harder to breath.  You are now back down to 4 bottles a day, with one having thickener and nectar in it.  We will see what needs to happen next with your bottle feeds after your swallow study on Monday.

~ You are starting to talk more and it is about the cutest thing ever!  You especially get talkative when I'm holding you up on my shoulder.  You are very opinionated and it's adorable!

~ You were able to play in your bumbo for the 1st time this month also.  You did so good!  We have to put washcloths under you and frogs on either side to keep you propped up.   

~ You are beginning to really enjoy story time!  You get curious about what you are feeling as your hands get a feel of the books.  Your night nurse the other night said she had you in your bumbo with a book and you were talking and hitting the book - haha!

You have come so very far sweet boy!  I cannot wait to see what the next 6 months brings.  You are going to move mountains and continue breaking through the odds.  I am beyond proud to call you my miracle baby - mama loves you Samuel!