First Visit with her Pediatrician

Mikaila had her first visit with her pediatrician. We were very pleased to meet Dr. Miller last week, a referral from another family with a preemie, and he was terrific with her today. Dr. Miller was very impressed with Mikaila's remarkable progress. His words were very comforting to her parents. He did mention one thing related to Mikaila's next few months; we must take great care in determining who enters Mikaila's space. Specifically, he said that we can never be too careful. Getting sick at this point would be our biggest concern. Not only would her getting sick derail her progress but it would likely be very dangerous. We will be vigilant in adhering to his words. Please understand that we will not be hosting any visitors in the near term. We love our friends and family and appreciate all of the thoughts, prayers, gifts and love we have received throughout this ordeal. However, the health of our baby trumps all and I'll ask that all of Mikaila's friends respect our wishes. I know that our friends want to help. That is precisely why they are our friends; they are good and caring people. We do need help but we are definitely getting it from our immediate family. Kim's family has been very helpful thus far and my Mother will be taking a shift in a few weeks. So fear not, Mikaila is in good hands.

Mikaila was weighed at the doctors office today. She weighed 4 lbs 13 ounces. She is up about 4 ounces since her final NICU weigh-in at 5 am on Saturday.