Thursday, November 20, 2008

5 pounds and no tubes

It's been a busy few days - Ella weighed in at 5lbs, just under 1 oz. today.  She has really started waking up, and becoming more alert.  More importantly she has taken all of her meals by mouth, so today they removed her NG tube.

We were excited (and nervous?) to hear that if all goes well tonight she will be discharged tomorrow!  Just in time, because we had resorted to doing "senior picture poses" with her to pass the time in the NICU (which we felt guilty about, but were laughing really hard at the time). We are embarassing her already.


5 comments:

Amelia said...

I am so happy bbay Ella is going home! She is one tough girl and a super achiever. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Unknown said...

That last glamor shot is fantastic. We're so happy to hear the good news.

Jim/Pat Burnell said...

She's a natural! It won't be long before she'll need a complete wardrobe change. Where's the purse??

sarah and matt said...

Senior picture poses aren't cool anymore? SO happy that you'll get to take Ella home soon! She's so darling - can't wait to meet her.

Lindsay said...

Congrats Garrisons!! Sadly, I believe I also have the two hands under the chin pose circa 1996 only I was wearing pearls. I cannot stop laughing at these. Can't wait to see baby Ella.