Griffin's Homecoming

(May 21st, 2008)

We said good-bye to our favourite nurse (Karen) to head for home. The nurses took their turns holding Griffin for the last time.
We managed to get Griffin safely in the car, maybe not the most comfortable ride he will ever have. Try as we might, we could not get his head straighter.
Home safely. He went home at a big 5lbs 12oz, but still looks so tiny in his car seat.
A toast to the boy! Gramma, pappa and great gramma and grandpa came over for a glass of champagne. The sleepless nights begin, but we look forward to the challenges ahead.

Getting into a Routine

(May 9th, 2008)

Griffin really likes to be swaddled (I swear, it is not a straight-jacket). He sleeps much better with everything wrapped up (so does Mommy). When he wakes up he peaks out from underneath his blankets.

(may 10th, 2008)

Baths are becoming more routine for us. Griffins is getting used to them, at times he almost seems like he is enjoying it.


Daddy takes a big risk by cuddling Griffin after a bath, no diaper! "I don't know about that daddy"

Griffin in his "star-burst" outfit. He is still growing into the preemie outfits. This was our nurses favourite outfit because it "brings out the colour in his eyes". Thanks to Carmen for the attire.

Daddy's Boy

(May 8th 2008)

Daddy always rushes to Griffin's room after work. They have the opportunity to talk about guy things together........Griffin does not always make it thru all the lessons.

Gramma & Griffin

(May 2nd, 2008)

Gramma is a frequent visitor, and finally got up the nerve to hold Griffin. I don't think she moved the whole time she was holding him. Just to add to the anxiety, there was a power outage at C&W while she was holding him and his room went completely back for 30 seconds. It felt like a lifetime.

(May 4th, 2008) Griffin is awake more and more and requires a bit more to look at then the nurses. Gramma bought him an aquarium with music and lights. He is not too tripped out by the blue light. Griffin will turn his head towards it when the music starts up.

(May 4th, 2008)

Griffin always knows how to get what he wants. This day he impressed the doctors that were on for the weekend and convinced them to take him off his high flow nasal prongs. His little smirk tells it all. Mum and dad needed a bit more convincing that he was ready. However, we will take the opportunity to hold him without so much tubing and hope he will continue to do well on room air.

He is starting to look more and more like a little boy, despite his bald patch. I am still not over the hair shaving.

End of April

Kangaroo care was one of our favourite times in Seattle because we could kick back in a nice reclining chair and fall asleep together. At C&W it is not nearly as nice, as you try to get balance on a rocking chair sitting upright. But it is still nice to kick back with the 'little man'..


Preemie outfits are so small and cute. Griffin is slowly fitting into them. He is definitely the most stylish boy on the ward. Thanks Christy!