July
2008
One
Miss Dorrie is chronologically one today! (Officially at 6:20 PM Eastern)
She’s come a long way in a year, though we still have quite a ways to go before she catches up with both her chronological and gestational peers.
Here’s a bit of a year in review.
On 7/17/07, Dorrie was born weighing 1lb 5oz:
At 1 month, she was on the conventional vent and getting kangarooed by daddy.
At 2 months, she lost her fight with the opthamologist and had to have surgery the next day.
At 3 months, she was reintubated after 2.5 weeks on CPAP due to high CO2.
At 4 months, she was on high-flow and trying to hide from the camera.
At 5 months (and daddy’s birthday), she was forced to model dresses.
At 6 months, she was hanging out at home with dad.
At 7 months, she was on her way to get a Synagis shot.
At 8 months, she was waking up after a month of sedation with a new trach.
At 9 months, she was stylin’ on the hospital floor with her toys.
At 10 months, she was sitting in her bouncy chair at home.
At 11 months, she was pretty in yellow.
At one, she was ready to bop you in the nose.
And, a couple of bonus pictures. First, Dorrie and daddy in the hospital (April).
And the Return of Blue Hippo! (8 months adjusted).
Happy Birthday Miss Dorrie!
Hi Dorrie,
Happy Birthday!!! It’s been fun watching you grow into an adorable little girl. Your mom & dad are so proud of you & they have a great sense of humor!!! Everyone is so glad that their prayers were answered & you’re doing so well. We’re all looking forward to watching you grow into a healthy young lady. Keep up the good work Dorrie! I’m looking forward to meeting you & your parents soon. Keep giving mom & dad those great happy smiles.
Blessings to you & your family.
Yay, Blue Hippo!
Blue Hippo needs a fan page.
This is a great post.
Yeah, the pic with Blue Hippo is the best. I think Dorrie has a crush. :)