Needless to say - life has been a little busy lately. Gus is growing a lot and generally doing well. He has had some upset tummy problems this last week so we are keeping an eye on that. He sees the pediatric GI specialist tomorrow (Monday) so hopefully we will get a better picture of how to help him feel better. At Gus' 4 month check he was great. Obviously small for a 4 month old but for his adjusted age of 3 weeks he was right on target: 8 lbs and 21.5 in long. We have to keep reminding ourselves that Gus was due to be born on June 11 so he will be much more like a 3 week old...
We also had a visit from the OH state program called "Help Me Grow" that is specifically in place to help premature babies reach their developmental goals. At this checkup there were four assessors who checked for all sorts of things like reflexes, motor skills, body symmetry, etc. Their assessment was that Gus needed no developmental help and shows no signs of physical or mental disability! We were very pleased!!! We will continue to have a case worker with us until Gus is at least two, just to keep tabs on his development. But Gus won't need any regular physical therapy or developmental help which is a big relief.
Gus' most recent eye check was pretty much the same as before. The left eye is completely clear while the right eye continues to slowly make progress. There is no word on when/if a determination for further laser surgery will be made or if they will just continue to watch it heal at this pace.
We also received information from the March of Dimes walk this week. "Team Gus" came in 6th for raising money in Montgomery County Ohio! His team fundraising amount came in right behind one of the larger banks in our area (and ahead of several others.) It looks like he was the largest non-corporate, walking for a preemie, team fundraiser. Pam, in picture two above, and I are going to the awards banquet on July 12. Thanks for your continued love and support.
Finding out who is the boss,
Gregg, Jill and Gus (the boss)
Sunday, July 02, 2006
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Glad to hear about Gus. Some of Kenyon's Krew check on Gus, too.
Kenyon's Grandma Rose
What a handsome grandson you are? You look so much like your daddy and seem to be the boss like he was. Just keep are making sure the you keep Mom and Dad in line. Love you so much. Grandpa and Grandma Brekke
Gus - We are so excited for you and how big you are getting. You are one very special little boy with many adoring fans! Braden says hello!
Hello I have not seen you in a while and I have been thinking of you guys so I remembered I could check his progress online.Amazing he is beautiful,and looks to be doing well.What a trooper.I am so happy for you to bring him home finally,can't wait to see him someday.Your hairstylist Tracy Johnson*
What a wonderful journey you are on - Gus is fabulous and I'm so glad that he's doing so well! I hope you're getting some sleep. :) L. Dove- Atlanta
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