No worries.

We have so much to be thankful for, it doesn't matter that Myla is still on oxygen for at least another month, she is a joy and wonderous little miracle. We're not worried. Her day will come, and in the meantime, she has something to pull on 24/7. Lately, she enjoys pulling the canulas down and into her mouth to suck all the oxygen out that way. She's very cute! I suppose that's her imagination running wild.

We've been trying to do more tummy time and sitting up with little to no assistance, reaching and grabbing things.... There's so much to do when you're little. Monday Kara went up to Aspen for work and took a tour inside a bridge. That's right, inside. It was a sectional, hollow bridge. She says it's cool. I got to wear my 49ers hard hat one more time at work, much to the enjoyment of all the Bronco fans working on the new furniture building. I am in charge of making sure all the physical security features are in place and working before it opens in July. And on top of that, I am acting as manager of another store close by starting Monday. I'm swamped!

So back to Myla. She's been trying out different sounds recently too. Lower growling-type noises and flat out screams too. And she loves to talk when she first wakes up, from naps and sleeping through the night. She has a little toy that plays music and I swear she sings along in her own little way. She is just the cutest little bug! We love her so very much and we are grateful everyday that she picked us as her parents.

Hope you all enjoy the pictures and what video shots we can put on the blog too.

Peace out!

No news yet

We did take the oxygen test on Thursday night. I got smart and put it on the foot that she doesn't try to push up on and she had the monitor on all night. However, while we were expecting them to pick up the machine on Friday and have the results to the doctor on Monday, they didn't. They did however pick it up yesterday - after a not so nice message from me - and hopefully we will get the results today. Until then, Myla will just be hanging out and soaking up the sun. We'll keep you posted!

Today is the day!

Today is the day - oxygen test time! After weeks of waiting and plucking the cannula out of her nose, today Myla gets to try and kick this oxygen habit. The only bad part about it being today is that we won't get the results until Monday. But what's another weekend? We know that its TOTALLY up to her and her little body as to if she gets off of it, and we don't want to put any pressure on her, but it would be great if she passed. So please, cross your fingers and your toes, say an extra prayer tonight, do a rain dance, whatever you can do to give our bug a little bit of extra luck would be really appreciated!

Yesterday, Myla really giggled for the first time - that I've heard. Johnny was tickling her toes and it was the sweetest sound. We've also tried a little rice cereal this week, but she really wasn't all that interested. She figured out to open her mouth but only did it a couple of times. She watches us pretty intently when we eat, so I think she's close. And before you know it, she'll be stealing stuff off our plates.

March for Babies

Yesterday we participated in the first annual Glenwood Springs March for Babies. We went with Grandfather and Grandma Witulski and A2 and had a great time. The weather was perfect - if a little chilly at the start - and while the walk wasn't quite as long as advertised, we enjoyed the trail along the river. Myla was even spotlighted by the MC at the event, showing how great she was doing and that even though she'd had a small start, she was growing fast. It was nice to be there supporting all babies and the research that can help them, just like it helped our girl. Thank you to everyone that supported us - it really means a lot.

After the walk, the day was so nice that we couldn't help but stick around and enjoy it. We rode the gondola up the mountain to Glenwood Adventures and did some rides and walked around. The views were amazing and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Myla got the smallest little sunburn on her cheek. Just one cheek. I figure if that's the only place, we did pretty good. Johnny did not fair so well on his legs... you'd think he'd have learned by now.

This week, we are getting mean about getting the oxygen test done. The doctor faxed in two orders two weeks ago and we have yet to hear from them. I was okay with it last week - Myla had a little cough and I didn't want her to not pass because of it. But this week, she's over it, she's 13 pounds and seven months old. Lets get it done! Cross your fingers that June is her month!

Wanna see something cute?

The wonderful gal that watches Myla for us took this video and gave it to me for mother's day. Its taken me a while to figure out how to share it on here, but I did and here it is!

Family Fun

Myla's great grandparents came to visit this weekend and so we've been doing a lot of family time. (Here she is feeling the tall-vibe on Uncle Scott's shoulders.) She's been extra cute - making it hard for them to leave I'm sure. They keep remarking on how big she is and how its hard to imagine that she's the same baby. We think that sometimes too - she's grown so much! But all we have to do is look at the pictures we have an it all comes right back.

Still haven't heard on the oxygen test. The doctor's office has faxed in the order for it twice but the oxygen people have yet to call us. We're a little anxious to see how it goes. And we would like to do it before we go to Glenwood Springs for the March for Babies next weekend. Still, we know better than to push her.

She's a master now at rolling from her tummy to her back and is so close to going the other way. She gets her foot under her and the top half rolls, she just can't get the bottom half to follow. Any day though I'm sure and she'll all of a sudden do it and go "how did that happen?"

Oh those baby blues...

Myla had another check in with the eye doctor this morning. Ok, are you sitting down for this? Her eyes are perfect! The ROP is gone! Happy dance!! The right eye is 100% and the left eye is 99%, with just a little scar tissue left. The doctor said that her eyes look great, she can fix and focus with both eyes and they don't want to see us for three months. Yippee!! Today is cold and rainy and Myla's got the right idea - she's snuggled up in her bed for a little nap. I'm so glad we don't have to do the ROP tests anymore. They are so hard to watch and they just wipe her out. Plus, I imagine it hurts...

We had a great mother's day together - went to church and had brunch with the family and then spent the afternoon playing together. Myla was so sweet in her little yellow dress and was very good to me. I am so thankful for the blessing that she is and the joy that she brings into our lives.

One more oxygen test coming up. Here's hoping!