To keep mommy awake at work...

My mom had to go back to work for a few days tonight. Since she will not be able to update my blog (and daddy is still not that good at it), I've decided to tell you all about my day. I can't keep all of my fans waiting for updates!

Here I am in a new outfit from Grandma. Do you see my new paci holder? I have been overwhelmed with all of this Carolina blue stuff, so I'm happy to finally have something purple and gold!

Here's me and mom before she left for work today. Me and dad miss her already. Can't wait to see you in a few days! We love you!

These are my new Joe Cool splints. My Occupational Therapist says that my thumbs are a little tight, so I wear these a few times a day to losen things up. I just love chewing on them.

My Speech Therapist came by today to work with daddy on something called "Finger Feeds". She basically taped a little hose to daddy's finger, which he then stuck in my mouth. Everyone was so excited about how well I did. I was able to get milk out of the hose and swallow it without choking! I drank about 8 cc's, which I've never done before!!! Everyone said that this is huge progress and I should be able to start practicing with a bottle soon!!

In addition to doing so well with Finger Feeds, I am also in love with the new pacifier mom bought me. I use it all the time now and everyone seems very happy about that. They say with all of my progress with the paci and the Finger Feeds, I will be home in no time!

Finally, I just wanted to post a video of me being cute. You can see how happy I am and hear all of the little "coo" noises I'm making now. I also wanted to thank all of you for coming to my blog and praying for me so hard. I've had a tough life so far, but I will be home soon thanks to you! Also a big thanks to the awesome staff at Duke. Each one of my doctors, nurses, and therapists have become my friends and I will never forget them. They have taken such good care of me and helped my mom and dad through some very difficult times. They do such a good job with babies like me: My friend, Bodee, has already gone home. And I have a new friend, Christopher, who just came to the nursery from the PICU and was on ECMO for a long time just like I was! We are all miracles and wouldn't be here without everyone at Duke.

Now if you'll excuse me: my roommate, Riley, and I are off to find some trouble to get into tonight.