Lauren- 7 weeks old! Off her CPAP, and just on nasal canula for oxygen!
Lauren's first tub bath with help from Bobbi (primary nurse), Kaia and Grant (again no flash, sorry for the blur!)Today Lauren celebrated her 7 week birthday with her first real tub bath! It was very spa-like, including a warm towel wrap and a little baby massage. If she had been able to sip a little peppermint tea, it would have been like a visit to Canyon Ranch!
Our sweet little 'Lolo' (Connor's best attempt at saying his sister's name) is doing so well that the nurses have told us not to delay in getting her room ready. She will likely be home in about a month. It feels like we're in such a routine with these hospital visits that we need to remember things will soon change quite dramatically. We will soon be responsible for her 24 hour care rather than the partial effort that we currently spend each day. Fortunately, we have Lauren's nursery all set up. However, Connor is currently 'leasing' it, since we haven't gotten his room together yet.
Connor had a few milestones as well last week. During his 18mo Dr. apt, we disovered that his is already fulfiling his genetic destiny by ranking in the 25th percentile of weight for boys his age and the 80th percentile in height. He's destined to be a tall skinny string bean! Connor is at such a fun age right now. He's exploring language with increasing curiosity, and often combining it with his sign language. He seems to be adapting well to the new house, and has found a particular love of the window ledges which are perfect for driving toy cars or placing his favorite wheels.
Lauren continues to progress especially well on her growth. She doubled her birth weight last week, and she now weighs 4lbs 7oz, which is fabulous for a 33 week'er. She has grown over 3 inches since birth and she's really starting to look like a 'normal' newborn, which is very reassuring.
Grant's mom, Pat, has been such a godsend for us these past few weekends. This weekend she babysat Connor so Grant and I could enjoy a fun dinner out with friends. It was great to enjoy some adult company and conversation. Grant's birthday is coming up later this week, so we may actually get another night out for Grant's favorite: sushi!
4 comments:
Happy upcoming Birthday, Grant. If you need a babysitter so you can go out for sushi, I know where you can find one.
I love the picture of Lauren looking into Kaia's eyes - she already knows you and loves you!
I didn't think it was possible for Connor to get any cuter, but he is.
Hi Guys,
WOW! Lauren AND Connor are doing so well. It is wonderful to read the latest. Love the photos. Best wishes and much joy in your new home. Saw the hooligans last week. Nay Nay will really be on the go with 5 under 5!!
Sending our best.
L,
S&G
Lauren really does look like a "real" baby now. The bath must have been great - such simple things!
Kacy
Yo! Congrats on the steady improvement from Lauren Reece! We are so happy. Connor is awesome - his activities sound more and more like the "hooligan" up North named Walker! Hope to see you soon - Oh, and Grant, how does it feel to be 1/2 way to 72? Ha Ha - just jokes,
Matty
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