Day 13

All in all, Day 13 was a good day!

Zachary is now up to 1 pound, 15.6 ounces and the doctor has increased his food intake to 9 ccs, every three hours. He sleeps a lot in his warm, dark baby condo. Today Daddy got to hold him while Mommy read him a Dr. Seuss story. He is starting to stay awake more of the time when Daddy and Mommy hold him, he loves to open his eyes when being held. Earlier this evening, Mommy sang him to sleep when he was a bit agitated while trying to get comfy. He really is soothed by hearing his parents' voices. He truly is just so amazing.

Today Mommy got some good news too, she got to go home! Since we live about 45 minutes away from the hospital, we have temporarily moved in with Stephen's folks, who live a mere 10 minutes away (thanks again to Granny and Grandpa David for letting us stay with you!). Mommy and Daddy had a hard time leaving the hospital without Zachary, but were excited about leaving too, it had been almost seven weeks since Kim had walked in on that scary day her water broke. Thinking back to how much has changed since we first checked in, we again thank God for how blessed we are. FYI, we've only called the hospital twice to check on him since leaving. ;)

Sorry for the lack of pictures today, but we'll try to get some up over the weekend. Thanks so much for all of the prayers, comments, emails and calls. We appreciate each and every one of you and send our love to all!

Stephen, Kim & Zachary