April 18, 2009

Friday was the last Boise State Bronco Football scrimmage for the Spring. Every year it is a tradition that we tailgate with some of our friends. It was such a beautiful day we couldn't help but take Vann to his first tailgate. We didn't stay long but it sure was fun. Here he is posing with his good friend Avery.

I forgot to write in our blog last week that Vann went to the eye doctor and his eyes are mature...YEAH! We don't have to go back for 1 year.

As of this past Tuesday, Vann weighed in at 7lbs. 10oz. His physical therapist said that for how early he was born, he is doing AMAZING. Jeff and I are still so amazed at the progress our little guy has made...he is so strong.

This is going to be a busy week, we go on Tuesday for a head scan and then appointment with the Neurosurgeon right after. Then physical therapy later that day, and pediatrician appointment on Friday. 

Vann is starting to stay up for longer periods of time and every now and then we get a smile with a little "GOO."   

April 11, 2009

Happy Easter! 

As you can see in the pictures, Vann is really enjoying life and starting to get a little chubby. 

He is still eating a ton and starting to figure out that crying sometimes gets you what you want!

April 7, 2009

Vann is doing great! He had his circumcision yesterday and it really didn't phase him. They also weighed him....he is a whopping 7 lbs. 3 oz. I can't believe how far he has come. It is great to see him actually look a little chubby. He has a busy week with physical therapy today and an eye appointment tomorrow. I thought I would share some of the latest pictures of our little guy.

April 3, 2009

I can't believe we have had Vann home for just over a week...time flies! We are having so much fun with him and can't believe what a good baby he is. Jeff and I have been talking a lot about this whole journey and the fact we now have him at home to love and spoil is just amazing, we are so thankful to everyone who has helped us and to the entire staff at the NICU.

As of Wednesday, Vann weighed in at 6lbs. 13oz. He has gained 5oz. since being home and seems to really really like his new home! 

April 1, 2009

Vann has been doing awesome at home. He is eating like a champ. We took him to his first doctors appointment on Monday and he had gained 4 oz. since he has been home, so he is 6lbs. 12oz. The doctor was very happy with how Vann looked. He wants to keep Vann on the oxygen for another 3 weeks, just to be on the safe side. He did say that we could take him off of it periodically as Vann doesn't necessarily NEED it. We will be going back on Monday to get the little guy circumsized. Hopefully that will be the last traumatic procedure he has to go through in a long time. 

Ally (the dog) is doing great getting used to have Vann around. She wants to lay by him constantly. The only thing she is having trouble with is sleeping at night!!!

March 28, 2009

The first bath at home was quite a success. Although, Vann did pee all over me...hey, it was only a matter of time. At first he wasn't sure about the bath and then he loved it. 

We also had some tummy time this afternoon. This is something that is going to be really great for Vann's development, so we want to try and get a routine down. 

Vann also had some cuddle time with Daddy...it was so cute, I couldn't resist taking some pictures. As you can see, Vann's big sister Ally stays pretty close to his side. She is a big helper, always watching over him!

Vann loved his snuggle time with Grandma Kathy. He slept the entire time and it was great to see the joy on her face when she held him.

March 28, 2009

Oh my gosh, Jeff and I can't tell you enough how happy we are to have Vann home. It is just wonderful. He has been so good and has been eating great since we have gotten home. We took some video of him yesterday with the hiccups. We will write more later as we have some cute pictures of him getting a bath this morning. Vann is so excited because his Grandma Kathy is visiting and hasn't seen him since the week he was born!