Good reports

Let’s start off the blog with a weight update. Daniel is now 12 lbs 9 ounces. Can you believe it?!

Other news to report. We had early intervention of NJ come in to evaluate Daniel b/c he was born so prematurely. Our early intervention sessions will begin in early December. An occupational therapist will come to our home 2-3 times a month to work on therapy exercises to make sure that Daniel keeps up with developmental milestones for his re-adjusted age. We are excited for these sessions to start so that Anthony and I can directly learn what exercises we can do with Daniel on a daily basis to ensure his healthy development.

Big news as well, Daniel started “social” smiling this past Wednesday. To see him smile at us when we talk, sing, tickle or play with him is so wonderful. The first time he smiled, you would have thought that we won lotto. It was a moment that we will forever treasure.

Daniel also had his first appointment at the apnea clinic on Friday, and the reports from the apnea monitor were fantastic according to our doctor at the hosptial. Now, when Daniel is awake we can shut off not only his oxygen but the monitor. Again, this is ONLY when he is awake. When Daniel is sleeping we must keep both his oxygen and monitor on.

Finally, we stopped by the NICU again, and saw our day nurses again, Daniel’s physical therapist while he was in the hospital, some of his respitory therapists, as well as one of our favorite doctors in the NICU. And this time (unlike Halloween), Daniel was awake and looking at all his “friends.”

Another good week, THANK GOD! Hope you enjoy the pictures. Talk to you next week.

With love always,

Christine, Anthony, and DANIEL.

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