...update...

Phew. I thought we were busy going back and forth between home and the hospital, life with a newborn at home is just as busy! It certainly doesn't help that I would MUCH rather cuddle our little dude than sit down at the computer and whip out a blog post. I mean, he's just so cuddly and the computer, well, it's cold and not snuggly. However, I've heard from a few of you that you're dying for an update. Ask and you shall receive. (Although I suspect some of you really come here for the photos. I don't blame you. Honestly.)

Mr. Wyatt has gone to a few appointments the last week or so. During that time, we were mostly focusing on weight gain. As of today, Wyatt weighs in at 4 pounds 15 ounces. He is so close to breaking the 5 pound mark! 

This little guy is starting to spend more of his time alert, eyes open, scanning the room. Of course, his teacher mother tries to make him learn all the time, practicing scanning the room, looking toward different directions, and stretching and kicking those legs. Poor kid. Can't catch a break with a teacher mommy 

This week we have an appointment with the audiologist. Wyatt failed his newborn hearing test once with his right ear and once with his left ear, passing the opposite ear each time. The NICU team shared it's not terribly uncommon, and chances increase in c-section babies because they are more likely to have fluid in their ears. We will cross our fingers that's the case and we can get it cleared up soon. 

Mommy and daddy are adjusting to life with a baby in the house. The dogs sre, too. So far, Duke just loves giving drive by kisses and Gracie only wants to cuddle. Some things never change, I suppose. 

Wyatt celebrated his 1 month birthday on Saturday. So hard to believe that this little guy has been in our lives for a month. It seems like he's been here forever, but it also seems like just yesterday. I suppose when you've dreamed of holding your sweet baby for so many years, it's easy to feel like he's been part of your life forever. 

We thank each of you for your continued support and prayers for our little guy. He's still a little dude and needs to grow, grow, grow. We also need to get through cold and flu season. What is just a minor inconvenience for relatively healthy adults, can be life threatening for a tiny baby. We are crossing our fingers and toes that insurance will approve him for the RSV vaccine, which will provide some support against the scary illness. RSV in a preemie and a baby with a heart condition can be life threatening. So please pray that we can keep those germs to a minimum this season. 

With love,

Lori, Brian, & Wyatt