Contest #1

With such support and continued readership, we wanted to find a way to show our gratitude. So we’re having a contest. Here’s how it works:
Each time I post on the blog, I try to give the most updated vitals for the day. Most of these are measured around 5-6 PM each night, give or take depending on his mood. For the contest, we’re looking for you to submit your guess (as a post on the blog) of what Jeffrey’s discharge weight will be (in grams, since that’s how he’s measured at the hospital). The winner will be the closest, either over or under, to his actual weight on the day he leaves the hospital. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the one who posted first, so if you see someone has already posted the same entry as you, you might want to change it +/- 1 gram or so.
The prize? A $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. In order to be fair, entries must be posted by 2/18/06.
OK, on to the boy! Today is a great day for food! He had all of his feedings since 9 AM by bottle, and Danielle is going to nurse him tonight at 6 PM and 9 PM. That’s a half day’s feedings without the tube. Of course, if he gets tired (it’s a lot of work!), he’ll have to go back to an NG feed, but we’ve got our fingers crossed. Once he gets to all feedings “PO” – that’s latin for “we stick it in his mouth” – then we get another check mark on our discharge laundry list!
Danielle and I are getting ready to host her baby shower with my family. They’re coming out from Northeastern NY, near Glens Falls. I’m certain it will be a motley caravan, filled with sisters, aunts, nieces, nephews, Mom & Meme. It’s only a 4 hour trip across I-90 from there to here, but with bathroom breaks and stops for snacks, I’m guessing, oh… 10 hours. (Hint: take Route 67 from Ballston Spa, 87 Exit 13N, all the way Amsterdam!) My sister-in-law will be traveling that lonely stretch of Lake Ontario liner known as Route 104 with my nephews Skyler and Hunter. The two groups are converging on our house for the day/weekend to welcome the boy, see the new house and share in the Rochester goodness. Bon Voyage!
We’re just sitting here at home now, waiting. And waiting. For the furniture delivery guys. Don’t get me wrong, we’re waiting for Jeffrey too, but chances are his dressers will be here first… though staring down the road as their 11-2 delivery window passes, I’m starting to wonder. Mike and Kevin came over today to help get a ceiling fan installed in Jeffrey’s room, and it looks great. I was excited that I got to use my new saws for the first time.
Vitals: Two feedings in a row yesterday without any heart rate or breathing difficulties.
1.625 Kg as of last night or 3 lbs 9.3 ounces for the non-metric world. By the way, that’s also 8125 carats, a little over a quarter stone, 25,000 grains, or about 52 troy ounces. Did I leave anyone out?

Update: 9 PM - 1.655 Kg.