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[Update - DD's baby born April 12, 2013 - 2 lb.]

VivianLynne said:
What a happy time - I do hope your are spoiling this grandson. Of course, it will under the guise of giving Josh and Katy some time to be newlyweds. :D

And take lots of pictures ... they grow so fast!
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Yep, lots of pictures being taken :)

My grandson is now two weeks old (30 weeks), and will be in the NICU at least another month or so. He is doing quite well. Weight has gone up from two lbs to two and a half lbs. He graduated from the "more critical" area of the NICU to the "less critical" (I don't remember their terms...). He had a few medical issues that she was told are not uncommon and not to worry (though it's hard not to).

DD has been able to hold him chest to chest an hour a day for the last week, changes his diaper, and bathes him. Today he was annoyed when she wiped his chin, and picked up his head and turned away from her and the washcloth. Giving his mom a hard time already, LOL. He holds on to fingers, cries, kicks and moves his arms, is starting to suck his thumb, opens his eyes, and does all the other things babies do.

Driving to the NICU is taking a toll; they live well over an hour away, and with the price of gas and his work commitments, it hasn't been easy for them. Nonetheless, they're going every day or so.

Still planning the wedding celebration - or renewal of vows - expecting close to 100 people for what is supposedly a simple outdoor wedding with BBQ. I sort of wish I had started keeping track of the time factor of planning it :rolleyes:
 
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Dear PJ and Larry:

DW and I are very happy to learn that you have a beautiful grandchild. We are also glad that Katy is doing well. We hope that Katy and Josh will be very happy together. There is no doubt in my mind that Katy will be a loving and devoted mother. She had a good example.

Karen and I think of you often.
 
I also missed this thread until now, so congratulations! Glad to hear he's doing well and hope he gets to go home soon.
 
PJ - you could change your avatar picture temporary to be Grandma holding her grandson or just a grandson picture. ;)

Glad to hear he is gaining weight and making milestones ...
 
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pjrose said:
Yep, lots of pictures being taken :)

My grandson is now two weeks old (30 weeks), and will be in the NICU at least another month or so. He is doing quite well. Weight has gone up from two lbs to two and a half lbs. He graduated from the "more critical" area of the NICU to the "less critical" (I don't remember their terms...). He had a few medical issues that she was told are not uncommon and not to worry (though it's hard not to).

DD has been able to hold him chest to chest an hour a day for the last week, changes his diaper, and bathes him. Today he was annoyed when she wiped his chin, and picked up his head and turned away from her and the washcloth. Giving his mom a hard time already, LOL. He holds on to fingers, cries, kicks and moves his arms, is starting to suck his thumb, opens his eyes, and does all the other things babies do.

Driving to the NICU is taking a toll; they live well over an hour away, and with the price of gas and his work commitments, it hasn't been easy for them. Nonetheless, they're going every day or so.

Still planning the wedding celebration - or renewal of vows - expecting close to 100 people for what is supposedly a simple outdoor wedding with BBQ. I sort of wish I had started keeping track of the time factor of planning it :rolleyes:
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Thanks for the update, I was wondering yesterday how the baby was doing. Glad to see he is making progress.
 
vacationhopeful said:
PJ - you could change your avatar picture temporary to be Grandma holding her grandson or just a grandson picture. ;)

Glad to here he is gaining weight and making milestones ...
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Good idea - I changed it! It's too small to see anything except that he's very small, especially compared to mommy's finger.
 
Wow - he is tiny! Itty-bitty tiny!

How long was he at birth?

Or is mom a GIANT with a GIANT finger?
 
Congratulations!

I've been away from TUG Lounge for so long. Wow, what a drama! Congratulations on your new grandson and Katy's marriage. I hope they both continue to improve in health and that all of you may have many, many happy times through the years. Life happens so fast.
 
vacationhopeful said:
Wow - he is tiny! Itty-bitty tiny!

How long was he at birth?

Or is mom a GIANT with a GIANT finger?
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He is not as tiny as he looks in that postage stamp sized picture, thank goodness. Mom IS tall and does have long fingers...and so does he.

Rose Pink said:
I've been away from TUG Lounge for so long. Wow, what a drama! Congratulations on your new grandson and Katy's marriage. I hope they both continue to improve in health and that all of you may have many, many happy times through the years. Life happens so fast.
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I've been meaning to contact you, but as you can see, it's been nuts! Last time you were on there also was craziness going on. As crazy as it is for me, it's crazier for DD:wave:
 
It is a very good picture - all babies are small - the finger is also closer to the camera (which makes it look bigger).

It is good Katy and Josh can regularly visit their son - they all need one another. ;)
 
Congratulations on the new grandson! Reading the thread just now was a whirlwind, I can't imagine living it! It seems as though DD has fallen easily into the role of nurturing mother. She must have had a great role model! {{hugs}}
 
PJ,

When is the going home day for YOUR grandson? It has been almost another month gone by.... Or did I miss that thread somewheres?
 
They probably don't know yet - a baby this small (2 lb.) will be in the hospital for several mos. The baby was born April 12, so it's only been about 6 weeks.
 
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vacationhopeful said:
PJ,

When is the going home day for YOUR grandson? It has been almost another month gone by.... Or did I miss that thread somewheres?
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DeniseM said:
They probably don't know yet - a baby this small (2 lb.) will be in the hospital for several mos. The baby was born April 12, so it's only been about 6 weeks.
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He's 4 1/2 lbs now, and about 6 weeks old. He hasn't yet met the discharge criteria of being able to maintain body functions without the support of the incubator, tubes, etc. His due date was July 1, and they're often still in the NICU until close to the due date....so I'm guessing another 3 weeks +/- ??
 
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