Campbell Turns 6 Months Today

So as you have guessed . . . Campbell turned 6 months old today. It's amazing how quickly time has flown. I still remember, like it was yesterday, driving up to the NICU, scrubbing in for 3 minutes (felt like 10), and feeding Campbell 6ml of milk through a syringe. Depending on her nurse and how her day went, we'd be lucky to be able to hold her for 20 minutes before a brady would happen. Then, just as quickly as we got up there, we'd turn right around and come home. For Martha, it was a little different. She's sit up there for 8 hours at a time, keeping Campbell company, hoping, praying for that day that we got to take her home. Well 66 long days later, we got our wish and here we are 4 months past that, 6 in all and we've come a long way.
Just to let you know how life has changed . . . .

• We do not need to drive 45 minutes each way to see her . . . she's either alseep down the hall or here by our side.
• We can now hold her all we want . . . sometimes, because of her, we cannot put her down.
• Today, for the first time, Campbell rolled over from front to back (we did have to position her arm, but she did the actual roll on her own).
• She's now drinking up to 4oz (120ml) of milk at a time (up from 6ml).
• She's now only waking up once at night. (knock on wood) (ok, not all nights, but a lot)
• She can hold her head up, look around, and track our sound and movement.
• She's over 13 lbs (up from 2lbs 1oz)
• She's been cleared by all doctors from typical "preemie" issues (eyes, heart, head, and stomach)
• She now enjoys us . . . by her smiles, laughs, and by the way she looks at us.

It's been a crazy 6 months filled with a lot of ups and some downs . . . but look how far we've come. Martha and I deeply appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, and good wishes that you've sent our way. Because we were able to share our lives with you through this blog and of your comments, you've made these past 6 months for us. Thanks for everything and thanks to God for giving us our Pint Sized Princess. Happy 6 month birthday . . . . Campbell.