Gus is 6 months!

Gus turned 6 month old on August 26. Of course his "adjusted age" is still less than three months. He is really catching up though - he is trying to roll over and really tries to push himself up when playing on his tummy. Our last pediatrician visit went well. Gus is gaining as quickly as any other preemie the doctor has observed.

Gus is also getting quite a personality. He loves to smile, giggle and "tell stories" when he's in the right mood. As of Sep 5, Gus now has a babysitter during the days - Miss Ellen. She has raised four boys of her own and the youngest is now a sophomore in high school. Ellen is great with Gus and he really enjoys being with her too.

More bath time pictures. Here Gus is being a little serious. He's not into playing during his bath - all business...

Gus is now over 11 lb and we go to see the pulmonologist this Friday. Hopefully he will be taken off the apnea monitor. We are just using it during the night right now so Gus is "wireless" during the day, even for his naps. We are excited to see the monitor go away, but it is also reassuring to have it on at night. This is one of those 'harder on me than it is you' moments in Gus' life...

Take care,
Gregg, Jill and Gus