Emily is exactly thirteen weeks old today. She now weighs 1733 grams (3 lbs, 13 oz). She is tolerating her baths in the evening much better now and doesn’t desat nearly as much as she used to. We found that keeping her vertical helps her with her reflux issue when she’s feeding, so Daddy gets to hold her every night while Mommy makes her bed and the nurse hangs her feed. She was also on her belly this afternoon, and she looked like she was trying to crawl. Basically, she gets her toes into her mattress and tries to push herself along while reaching out with her arms, grabbing the mattress, and tries to pull herself along. She has a very strong little grip. She grabbed Dad’s shirt while he was holding her and clenched her fist so tightly that her hand turned white. Her cries are a little louder and longer duration now; they sound like a regular babies’ cry that just gets started before stopping early. The doctor was encouraged by her blood gas this morning – her pCO2 level remains in the 60’s.
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What an adorable picture you posted today. Emily’s eyes are amazing! I’m glad to hear her blood gases are doing better. So wonderful that you get to hold her so much. Take care. Rowena
Hi Klon family, We have been praying, praying and praying for you since August. I believe the prayers are being heard. Emily, you are a beautiful child. I love your fashionable hats and the pretty clothes your mommy and daddy have for you. You seem to be a take-charge little girl. I hope you caught my kiss I blew to you this evening. We love to read the updates!
Lots of love to you. Esther and John Fischer