Growing Greeks: Fat-tastic

That's right - the little guy is now the big guy in Bay 1. Alexander is up to 5 lbs 13 oz! He won't fit in preemie clothes and moved up to regular newborn diapers. This is great news! A big, strong baby can regenerate and build his lungs faster and so we are hoping he continues down that path. The nutritionist is thrilled with this growth and said she hadn't seen such a great growth curve in a baby of his gestation. They believe that my breast milk is potentially higher in calories than the average - yes, I secretly sung, my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, in my head. Now they are focusing on making sure he's getting enough protein to create lean muscle and not just fat. He's got enough chins already - we need some biceps on that baby!

Its the same old story with Alexander's lungs. Although he's had a steady week of lower oxygen use, he's not taking leaps and bounds forward - but that is to be expected and I just need more patience. He did start another round of steroids this week and that has helped to get his ventilator settings down. If he can stay steady and continue decreasing his vent settings, they may be able to have him graduate to the next vent this week. Fingers crossed!

Alexander is acting more and more like a regular newborn - sucking on a pacifier, gazing at you, and crying for food (although we still have not heard him cry as his breathing tube rests against his vocal chords, you can tell when he's upset and crying). It's harder and harder to leave him because he's more active and just so darn cute!

Alexander also officially has Godparents - Annie and Tim have agreed to help guide him through his journey with God and be there for him when we are overbearing or embarrassing! I am sure they are the perfect choice for our miracle baby!