Good News - Kyra gained weight! Before turning down the TPN and replacement fluid rate Kyra weighed 21 lbs. 10.5 oz. She is now at 22 lbs. 7 oz. WOW! WOW! WOW - check out her bowel! I know it seems I am bit too excited and I am. But when you get good news of ANY kind it is cause for celebration.

We have been working with Kyra on using sign language to communicate. She has successfully mastered the words "dad" and "more." Yesterday afternoon Kyra and I were able to take advantage of a beautiful day and went for a walk around the neighborhood. She was startled a bit by the breeze but that soon passed as she looked at the trees and birds with wide eyes. It is always an renewed sense of innocence when you watch a child smile and take in the little things we sometimes fail to appreciate. As we ended our walk Kyra was growing pretty tired, rubbing her eyes. It was clearly time for a nap. As I leaned over to pick her up from the stroller, Kyra repeatedly tapped her fingers together and verbally attempted the words "more, more." Once again Kyra so simply reminded me of the little things that turn into BIG moments in our lives.