James saw his cardiologist today, so it's time for another tri-weekly update :) Not much is new, but for those who have been keeping track of his appointments, we'll provide an overview:
He's 9 lbs, 8 oz - not a very exciting gain. He got a frown from the doctor for that one. His catheterization, the day of hospital screening to prepare for surgery #2, is tentatively scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving, but can still be easily delayed further if his oxygen levels hold steady. Today's levels were unchanged from 3 weeks ago. His next medical check-in will be in 2 weeks, when he'll visit his pediatrician for 4-month vaccines. Our boy is definitely developing, despite his weight issues: he grabs and controls things with his hands, he gives full multi-syllable laughs, he is growing into tummy time and can almost roll over (he gets it if we start him partly on his side), and is close to sitting up on his own. He loves being held up in the air on his stomach, and for some reason, the letter 'b' cracks him up.
In the meantime, we have a few big events to keep us busy: Frankenstorm hits the East Coast in the next week, so we'll experience firsthand how long Bronx power shortages lag past the rest of the city. Then we can look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving, since hospitalizations will clear the holiday.
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