October.

My favorite month ever! I can't wait to introduce the boys to all of the wonderful things that October brings.

I realize it has been a while since I have given an "update" on how the boys are doing. So, forgive the wordiness, but a lot has been happening here.

Sullivan James. Born 2 lbs 11 oz. Now weighs (as of a few days ago) 9 lbs 12 oz. For a long time he has struggled with eating, and it is almost as if overnight things have improved. He eats (about) 2.5 -3 oz every 3 hours during the day. It is like the appetite that we have been praying for finally kicked in. It is a sweet sight to see him actually sucking on his hands like he is hungry.

Through the process of figuring out why he doesn't eat much, we have visited several specialists and had many tests done: GI, ENT, Ultrasound, MRI, CTscan, Upper GI, and several visits to our (wonderful) pediatrician. We are thankful that all tests and doctors have said that they can't find anything wrong and that we will just need to be patient. It looks like our patience has paid off in this case. Thank you for answered prayers!

Sullivan also had an eye appointment yesterday. His eyes are doing very well in regards to the ROP (retinopathy of prematurity). He is almost 100% developed. We have to go back in a month (which in the beginning was every week). The eye doctor, however, did see that Sullivan has a pretty strong stigmatism and he projects that he is near-sighted. So, he says that the little guy will more than likely need glasses. When we asked him "when", he said (sigh) probably about a year old. (aaahhh!!!!!). Not that little boys in glasses aren't adorable, but we would love it if you could join us in praying for his eyes to heal.

Sullivan is a very happy baby. He is content and pleasant and we are seeing him smile more and more. His dimples will steal your heart and his blue eyes are just perfect! Oh, and.......he is sleeping through the night!

Camden Ryan. Born 3 lbs 2 oz. As of a week ago, he was 11 lbs. He is doing great, and at times I forget that he was even a preemie. All it takes is a quick look back through pictures or looking at his tiny first diaper to bring it all back though. Cam loves to eat! He eats about 4 to 5 ounces every three ounces during the day, and he also loves to sleep. His bedtime is about 9:30pm and he sleeps through the night. We love waking him up in the morning because he is such a cuddler! His hair is growing in more and more....as are his cheeks!

Time for some pictures from the past week!



...a little family time with our favorite nephew and niece! (that's Philip by the way :).
A fall (attempt) at a photo shoot. Sullivan in front, Cam in back.

A stroll around town with Pumpkin spice latte in hand....and cute sweaters!

A little video footage of our awake time before the last nighttime feed.