Look, Ma, no tube!

Brody can go a half hour without a dip in his oxygen, so we were able to take off his tube for a short time and take a picture.

And, my first time sleeping in my crib (vs. basinette)...

First Time Eating from a Spoon

My First Time Grabbing a Toy

Here's a short clip of Brody grabbing and holding his toy for the first time. He got startled by Dad's voice and started coughing, so we had to stop.

Some Good Laughin'

Saturday Night

Tonight, we went to church and then to supper and to Sam's Club. Our family Saturday night date night. Brody lost a shoe on the way in to church, so as soon as we sat down I had to go look for it. Within ten minutes of the start, Brody pooped, so we had to go out for a while. Then, toward the end he had a crying fit. Gotta love the babies in church. Maybe next time we'll need to sit in the crying room.

Sunday

Brody is sitting in his Bumbo chair! He sees his pacifier, but doesn't know how to get it yet.

His favorite thing right now is to have his hands on his head. Sometimes it is one, sometimes two.

Here's a sad face.

Today, Brody weighed in at 12 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 22.5 inches long. His hernia incisions are healing great. There is still some swelling, but it has gone down drastically since the surgery. The surgeon said it can take up to a year for all of the extra fluid to go away. This was his follow-up appointment at the surgeon's office. Tomorrow, we go to the Pediatrician, and next week we go to the NICU follow up clinic. Life is busy when you are 6 months old and a premie.

Mom, you're so funny.

What are you talkin' about, Dad?

Look at me! I'm gonna crawl away.