A Tale of 2 Grandchildren

I thought that I would start with a quick update on my grandson Gus. It looks like he will be staying in the NICU for a few more weeks.

He continues to have trouble eating so he will need to stay until he gets this all figured out. As soon as he can eat without being tube fed and maintain that for a few days, he can break out of the NICU.

I would appreciate your continued prayers for Gus, Daniel and Josanna. Since the hospital is an hour and a half drive from home, it has limited the amount of time they have to spend with him. Tom and I were able to see him this afternoon for about 10 minutes each before shift change and took a few pictures. We were not able to wait for the 45 minutes to go back in to see him since Dan had ridden with us to the hospital and needed to get back to Josanna since her Mom had to leave today. A long drive for a short visit, but he is worth it. He's changed alot in a week although his weight has remained about the same. They are allowing Dan & Josanna to bring up his "premie" clothes so it is fun that he is no longer just in a diaper. Today he slept through most of our visit as you can see. All of the work to eat just wears him out!

Getting some love from Daniel which he seems to enjoy.

Augustus did wake up to fuss at Papa Tom for disturbing his nap!

We left him all snuggled in waiting for his afternoon feeding (tube style!)

My granddaughter Elisabeth Joy is counting the days until she can start her exit strategy from her Mom Kathryn. She keeps trying to decide if she wants to arrive in 33 days as scheduled or keep things exciting and arrive at a more unexpected time. She has decided to turn so she is head first in case she really wants to cause some excitement. However, she likes being snuggled right up against her Mom's ribs and is not sure that she really wants to exit this comfy home.

Here is a picture of Kathryn at 35 weeks taken last Friday. You will just have to use your imagination to see Elisabeth.

I am excited that I am going to get to go spend some time with Kathryn & Matt a week before the "official" due date of June 5. That way if Elisabeth decides on a suprise entrance, Nana will be there with Kathryn.