Biggie of the Smalls

Wilson had a big day. It started with an early trip to the pediatrician's office to check his weight and see how he is adjusting to life outside the NICU. Wilson has been eating well and weighed a whopping 5 lbs 5.5 ozs. The doctor was happy enough with his weight gain that we don't have to go back for another three weeks. Clara has yet to reach 5 pounds, which officially makes Wilson the Biggie of the Smalls.

"Throw your hands in the air,
like you's a true player"

After his doctor's appointment, Wilson made his first trip to his grandparents' house! I don't know who was happier, Wilson or Grandma (we're calling her "Mimi," but still aren't 100% sure it will stick). As hard as this has been on us, we sometimes forget it hasn't exactly been easy on our parents either. Today, Morgan's mom got the chance to feel like a "normal" grandparent for the first time. She took Wilson for a walk in the stroller, had his crib and cradle ready, and was able to show him off to any visitors. Morgan's Mom has been at our house every day to make sure Chris could go visit and feed Clara, and it was nice for her and Wilson to have a little change of scenery. Judging by Wilson's attitude tonight, he didn't want to come home. Don't worry Wilson, we hope you spend many more days (and nights) with your Kentucky grandparents . . . . :)

Wilson's great-grandfather made this cradle.
Too bad NONE of those skills were passed on

Clara also had a good day. It has been 24 hours and she is still without her feeding tube. Hopefully Clara will continue progressing and get back on track to join us at home. And if she is at all hesitant to come home with us, maybe Wilson can tell her how cool it is at their grandparents' house.