Today is Becca’s 21-week birthday. As you can see from the picture, she now weighs 9lbs. and 14oz.. This afternoon she has a doctor’s appointment, and we’ll find out her length (I’m too lazy to find a tape measure right now to measure her myself). Becca had an OT appointment this past Monday and received a good report. Her OT continues to give us exercises to do with Becca to strengthen her eyes and muscles.
This week, Becca has had lots of new experiences. She went to the grocery store, Costco, and Kohls. It was the first time we’ve been out shopping together as a family, since Becca’s stay at the hospital. I also took Becca to meet my OB. Dr. Moseley delivered Becca but only got to see her as she took her out of my womb and passed her to the neonatologist.
Monday night, we made a visit to the NICU to deliver a photo collage we made for them. We tried to get pictures of Becca’s caregivers while she was in the NICU, but only succeeded in getting about half of the nurses. (Debbie did the lettering for me). It was nice to see several of the NICU nurses again. The nurse that admitted Becca was there and has a good memory of her arrival on Thanksgiving evening.
I started back teaching at Cochran Elementary School this week. In the past two days I’ve received lots of hugs and welcome backs from all my kids. They are all concerned about Becca and are enjoying the pictures I brought of her. They especially like the picture of her reading. Josh is doing a wonderful job taking care of Becca while I’m at school. I think they’re having a lot of fun together. I always enjoy coming home to see my two favorite people.
Wow, Josh looks like a “joneser” with the groomed look, but it looks good. I LOVE the collage. That was such a neat idea! I also love how you’re teaching her early to checking those prices at the grocery store. Her Great-grandma Sutter would be very proud. 😉 Love to all!!!
Thanks for the latest update on our beautiful – and only great granddaughter! It looks like she is doing so very well – mommie and daddy, too. We love you. Wow, you really did quite a trim on Josh’s hair. He does look great and happy that he is managing well while you teach Amy. It must have been a rough day on Tuesday when you started back to your classes – saying goodbye to your precious daughter was not easy.
Not sure when you had time to post, but thank you! The picts and info are always so fun to see/read. Nice haircut! The collage was such a great idea–I am sure that the nurses really appreciated that you took the time to come back and say thank you. That’s happened with David, and it really meant a lot to him. Hope you get time to relax this weekend. Love you!
Wonderful pictures!!! Love the picture of Josh with Becca! Nice that you both have so many bonding experiences!!!! So glad that you are able to finish the school year, Amy!!! God bless you three! Love, Grandma B
Becca is too cute!!!
Love the collage you gave to the nurses. You all had a busy week:-) Been thinking a lot about you, Amy, as you started back teaching.
very cute pictures she seems to enjoy tummy time and is doing great with lifting her head. You two are doing a wonderful job with her.