So sorry.

I want to apologize for not giving any updates this week. Each evening has just slipped away and each morning has been filled with regret and deflection of demands for more blogs. So I will do better going forward.

So, what has happened since Sunday? Thomas is now 8 and a half pounds, has a full head of hair and is eating solid food. He prefers carrots and applesauce, not too fond of anything green. He's crawling some and they have to keep the top of the isolet down because he keeps trying to get out.

OK, some of that was exaggerated. Not telling which part. The real scoop is that That there's not a lot to tell, which is really good. Thomas is sitting around 2 pounds, he's basically breathing room air through the ventilator with not alot of help from the ventilator. The effects of the trauma from last Friday have worn off and he is really active when he is awake. He's basically on cruise control. They did a neuro scan last week that he passed with flying colors. So they won't be doing another one until right before he is kicked out of the place. The plan is to slowly increase formula and calories as long as Thomas can tolerate so that he will grow. Then they will try the Si -Pap again.

I have a few videos here from last night when I held Thomas. He was great until right at the end when he decided it was time to grab his breathing tube and pull. It yanked off the tape that was holding it in place. So the second 2 videos are of Thomas getting refitted for his tube. Made him a little crabby. He's getting really strong and when he's in the mood, he can pull out any of his tubes. So he's getting swaddled alot.

Rebecca and I are going to Shreveport because her sister is throwing herself a party (she's very self-centered). Actually its her engagement party, so both of us will be away for the first time. Nana and Papa are here to babysit Thomas while we're gone, so I'll let you know how things progress.