Been coming a long time but son Jeremy and Jesica have given Kim and I our first and most likely only grand-baby.

Emma Claire Botts got here on March 1, 2017; 3 months early. Came in at 2 Lbs 2 oz and dropped to 1 Lb 13 oz over the next 3-4 days. Then she turned the corner and started putting on weight. Currently at 2 Lbs 15 oz and staying hungry. Mostly just a matter of time till we get her home. In the short movie you will see the c=pap stuff they have on her, she has learned to shuck it pretty quick too. They are working to wean her off of it over the 1-2 weeks. Fore cast time for coming home is late May though weight gain can influence that.

Monday night Kim went up to the hospital (60 miles one way) and was surprised but happy to learn she could hold her for the first time. Thus the short movies here.

https://www.facebook.com/kim.smith.37266/videos/1312105498870968/

https://www.facebook.com/kim.smith.37266/videos/1312108402204011/

If this pup grows to match her feet she get close to 7'.

Ran into Al and Adrian while I was in Houston. Great pair of guys!

I heard all about Emma Claire. She sounds like a real tough cookie! I am so glad to hear that she is improving and that it is "only a matter of time" until she comes home! My first grandson was in the NICU for only about a week, and even that short time was hard on the parents. I'm sure that mom and dad are really wanting their new baby home! This is an example of one of the 'miracles of medicine' that actually is a miracle.

Give my best to Adrian and let Jeremy and Jessica know that we here at THL have been praying for their lovely daughter.

Paul

Congrats. Al. She'll be running around and getting into things before you know it.

Quote from: Hunterbug;147519Congrats. Al. She'll be running around and getting into things before you know it.

What he said! ^^^^:yes:

Topprf 3 lbs this weekend and really getting active. Kids said she has turned over already but that seems real early to me.

https://www.facebook.com/jessica.grisham.5/videos/10209251303982384/