Famous Preemies...

Random tidbits found in the back of the book I was reading... according to this the following people were born too early, but lived to thrive and become common names throughout history:

• Moses (from the Bible)
• Johannes Kepler (one of the fathers of modern astronomy)
• Isaac Newton
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire (famous French writers/philosophers)
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (poet, novelist, dramatist) 
• John Keats (poet)
• Mark Twain (duh)
• Winston Churchill
• Albert Einstein
• Anna Pavlova (famous Russian ballerina)
• Willie Shoemaker (jockey)
• Stevie Wonder
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Charles Dawin
• Pierre-August Renoir
• Thomas Hobbes
• Colin Farrell
• Michael J. Fox
• Sidney Poitier
• Suzanne Vega (singer)
• Tiki & Ronde Barber (NFL)

Just saying! So what if he's a little older than he should be? Just tack on a bit of experience to his early years :) That much more room & time for creativity & brilliance to grow... all in all, especially with modern technology now, there won't be anything stopping him from accomplishing his dreams- and we all know they'll be out of this world! 

His recent updates: just over 4lbs 12oz (found that we skewed the weight a bit the other night since he was weighed after his feeding- caused a bit of trouble- but either way he's still gaining). He's a pro now at feeding- we are officially "ad lib" now ("as desired") meaning he can eat when he wants and as much as he wants. Of course we still keep track of his intake and make sure he's eating at least every 4 hours- but in the last days here it's a way to establish a routine between him & I- how exciting to know we'll be home soon! Hard to believe that almost overnight it seems to have gone from an indefinite time frame, to knowing in a matter of days we'll be home. I cannot wait for those daytime naps!!! :) That and an unlimited supply of milk, cheese & other grocery items readily available for me to consume in our fridge! I have a feeling though there will be an adjustment period without the noises and bustle of the NICU, I think I'll definitely miss it here in my own way. 

A huge thanks to everyone who has helped us the past few weeks- between food, prayers, support, dog walking, house cleaning, taking care of Kaely (and watching out for her at school), etc- it's been a humbling experience to finally admit that we need help, and accept it for the sake of our family as a whole. I look forward to the day when I can repay the same... 

Will try to update again later with photos...