Ellis Is Thirteen Weeks Old!

Ellis celebrated her thirteen week birthday by getting a "button." This is a new type of feeding tube that is very small, very easy to use, and much more comfortable for our girl. Because it is tiny, Ellis can spend more time on her tummy now, building those strong crawling and lifting muscles. We had to wait until she was big enough and tolerating her food to get this new kind, so we are so happy that she has met those goals. We also made a nice visit to the playroom and took another ride in the stroller down the hospital corridor!

Plans are still being made for us to go home Monday, provided we can squeeze in all the tests she has to have first. So far only one is outstanding and we are having trouble getting it scheduled. But we are trying not to let that slow us down. We have had so much to do in preparation for moving her home. We are excited and anxious! Ellis is just happy to have another big tube out of her tummy!

Ellis looking at herself in the mirror. She smiles at the pretty baby looking back at her and tries to touch her!