Home Sweet Home

After 31 days in the NICU Hunter is finally at home! Thankfully each and every one of those 31 days Hunter made progress. His long legs and arms are longer than before and he weighs 2lb 8oz MORE than the day he arrived! He was released from the hospital at 5lb 8 oz! He is our little fighter and MVP!

Hunter headed home!

We are so happy to have him home. Right now I would have been 37 weeks pregnant still feeling his kicks and anxiously anticipating Hunter's arrival. But instead I can look down in my arms a see our happy healthy "son"!

During Hunter's first night home he watched baseball with his Daddy and spent lots of time in his Mommy's arms.

Once again thank you to everyone for all of your WONDERFUL prayers and thoughts. As God wrapped his arms around Hunter your prayers and thoughts carried Hunter and placed him safely in our arms.

Hunter has changed to much since his arrival. He has been home for almost a week and he has gained 11oz! He has passed the 6lb mark. Hunter's current weight is 6lb 3oz! Grow baby grow!!!

Short - But Oh So Sweet - Video Clip

Here is a little video of our precious boy Hunter.

A Bottle With Mommy

Today I gave Hunter a bottle. This was the first bottle I got to feed him! Then I heard his first burp! I know it may not sound like a very big deal, but to me it is huge! Since he has been in the NICU Ryan and I have learned to cherish the little things ... his little smiles, his sweet sounds and all of his firsts!

Monday, October 5th, Hunter turned 2 weeks old. He is up to 2 bottle feeds a day, the rest are still given through his feeding tube. He is now 4lb 5oz and 18 inches long. We am so thankful he is progressing! Right now he is working on regulating his body temperature. Once he is able to do that on his own he will be in an open crib. Ryan and I are both looking forward to that day!