Quick Update

The early intervention team made a cameo this morning to get a baseline for Mikaila's development. Given her low birth weight, she automatically qualifies for this service through Schenectady County. Not surprisingly, Mikaila scored remarkably well in her evaluation. Although Mikaila is more than 3 months old, developmentally she is evaluated using 6/18, her due date, as her birth date. Again, no one that frequents this blog would be surprised to hear that Mikaila fared extraordinarily well for a baby of 12 days old. She has always been very advanced. However, we were very happy to learn that she compared favorably with the average 3-month old as well. They will continue to monitor her progress monthly in part to assuage our fears but mostly to catch any potential issues early.

My mom is now in town helping out. As you would suspect, she was in utter shock when she saw Mikaila again after 6 weeks or so. Mikaila has probably doubled her weight since then. She was in agreement that Mikaila's true cuteness can not be captured on film. We are giving her the crash course on Mikaila care. She will be here helping out for the remainder of the week so hopefully, Kim and I can get a little sleep. We are definitely on fumes.