Eli's job, first and foremost, is to eat and gain weight—it's nice work if you can get it. Today, he gained an impressive 80 grams (3 oz), and is knocking on the door to 3 pounds! For awhile there he was all belly, but now it looks like his arms and legs might actually be catching up; his hands and feet no longer look too big for his body. The other day, our friend Nikki (of Clementine fame) and I were laughing about how every former preemie we hear of is over six feet tall and on a basketball scholarship while simultaneously working on a PhD in micobiology. Fish story or fact? We may never know, but if Eli keeps gaining like this he could very well become the subject of such a story. Or perhaps he is suited to a career in sumo wrestling. :-) Keep up the good work, Eli!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Weight-ing
Eli's job, first and foremost, is to eat and gain weight—it's nice work if you can get it. Today, he gained an impressive 80 grams (3 oz), and is knocking on the door to 3 pounds! For awhile there he was all belly, but now it looks like his arms and legs might actually be catching up; his hands and feet no longer look too big for his body. The other day, our friend Nikki (of Clementine fame) and I were laughing about how every former preemie we hear of is over six feet tall and on a basketball scholarship while simultaneously working on a PhD in micobiology. Fish story or fact? We may never know, but if Eli keeps gaining like this he could very well become the subject of such a story. Or perhaps he is suited to a career in sumo wrestling. :-) Keep up the good work, Eli!
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I just love these pics. He's got such personality in them already. Thanks so much for keeping us all up to date.
Strange but true.....especially the 7 months premature...always a class above the rest. I know because my daughter was born 7 month premature and today she is pursuing Medical studies.....gifted in MUSIC ( got a scholarship to study in Bath,England)
..and many many achievements in many fields....mind boggling.
Same here with Eli...All the best.
Best regards,
Robert Lau
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