Exceeding Expectations

Claire and mom went back to see the pediatritian today. The doctor wants to monitor her weight gain for the first few weeks. The doctor is very happy with the results thus far. Claire weighed in at 5 lbs 11 ounces, about 18 inches and a head diameter of 12.75. She is growing quite well! She certainly has a ways to go in the chubby baby department but as we can see by the pictures below - she is adding weight, at least in her cheekers!




We continue to be amazed at the number of people who have similar stories to tell regarding early third trimester births and the success stories. We had a visit from some friends this weekend who have a daugther born 6 weeks early. To look at her now you wouldn't have a clue she was a preemie. She is super healthy and moving around like a champ. Claire will be like that in no time!

Claire attended the first of what is likely to be many of Jordan's softball games this evening. Dad and mom were surpised that she slept through nearly the entire two games. The fields are near some heavy highway construction so it was very noisy when combined with the cheers for the game. Non a peep from the babe. She was sound asleep unless mom moved her. Dad is thinking about grabbing a tape recorder and piping it into her crib so she will sleep longer.