3220 grams!

Young Samuel managed a full day on the boob yesterday! And put on weight in the process - if scales are to be believed then it was 60grams. An awesome answer to the last prayer request. Thank you.

Sam had his second out-of-hospital checkup this week which was generally showing that he is making good progress. Paul was slightly worried that his head is growing just faster than the maximum rate for someone his age. This could imply that his the initial brain haemorrage he had is still having an effect or that the haemorrage is continuing. However the fact that he remains alert and his fontanel (the gap in every baby's skull that closes up over time) soft and undistended would suggest that this is not happening. Given that, he is happy to wait until the next checkup in two weeks' time to see if the growth rate continues at the same pace. If it does then we'll do another brain scan. Not something we are keen for. Please pray for protection for this little guy's brain.

The quarantine is still in place. Mich's cabin fever is thankfully still at manageable levels - every now and then she escapes to water the plants! With some time off work for me approaching she is looking forward to a bit more of that.