Almost Home! 1-8-10
Sophia is doing exceptionally well! Yesterday she was moved into an open crib and we were finally able to wave Goodbye to that darn incubator! Its so easy now getting her in and out of bed. Before it was such a long process and now I just walk over and pick her up. It's a good warm feeling to be able to see her in a crib. Yes ladies, I cried! It took 6 long weeks before I saw my princess in a crib but the wait was worth it. She's also gaining weight at a good pace. As of lastnight Sophia weighed 4 lbs 2.5 ozs! I know she's still teeny tiny but she's so big compared to when she was first born. She's even getting rolls on her thighs and her cheeks are getting so chubby.
Sophia passed her eye exams and is in the clear for ROP. She's no longer at risk for blindness due to prematurity. YAY!!!!! Today she had her hearing exam and passed in the left ear but failed in the right. I was told not to worry because they think it was due to the noise in the NICU at the time so she'll retest either this weekend or Monday. I'm really not worried because I know her hearing is fine. She responds to my voice!
So here is the best news EVER! On the 15th she gets her developmental exam and then on the 19th her repeat echo.... then we get to start talking about going home! The doctor said she will be home by the end of the month! I cant wait to get her home!
Oh the thought of cuddling with her in bed without all the wires and machines around just tickles my heart.
In : 2010
First I want to "Thank You" for visiting Sophia's website and following our story. I originally began posting small blogs on a pregnancy website when I first found out I was pregnant. I copied those blogs over to this site so that everyone has the opportunity to follow our story from the beginning.
Sophia has brought so much joy and happiness into my heart and I hope she finds her special place within yours.