Amber's party was a HUGE success!

We had horrible weather on Saturday but still 50+ people were able to make it over for the celebration. 

Thanks to Pam for all her hard work
Thanks to all who braved the blizzard to come share the day with us
Thanks to all who contributed food
Thanks to Amber's grandparents for agreeing to host the event
And thanks to all of you that continue to support us with your thoughts and prayes

We will have photos and other items from the party posted soon.  One of the things Pam put together was this beautiful review of Amber's fiist  year and it's a testament to what a miracle Amber really is.  Please view it here.

Amber's Crew

Amber is doing GREAT!

She had her 9 month checkup a little over a week ago and the doctors and nurses were amazed at how well she has progressed.  Her "corrected age" is 6 months but she is behaving at a 7, 8 and 9 month old in several areas.

The physical therapist noted the way Amber holds her arms is the only sign that indicates she's a preemie.  We were given stretching exercises to do with Amber in order to correct this. 

Amber now weighs 16 lbs and 10 oz and is 24.25 inches long.  She's beginning to crawl and it sounds like she will be talking soon also.  She's teething like mad right now as well.

There a host of pictures we've taken but simply  have not posted yet.  I hope to have those up soon.

It's been a while since we've posted an entry. 

Amber had her ears pierced last week (9/11) and she reacted in typical fashion.  Pam tells the story better as she was there.  I wasn't because I couldn't bear to be in the room.

Amber now weighs 16 lbx 1 oz.  She's sleeping better but still gets up a couple times each night for feeding.  She's not crawling yet but moves around pretty well (flipping over, etc.)

New photos can be found here:

Amber saw her first Browns game last night.  She was dressed for the occassion.

Pam had the house decorated with Browns signs, stickers, and rugs.  Amber and Jazmine (Kristen isn't home this week) were "ready for some football".  See photos here.

Amber had a follow-up eye appointment this morning (from the surgery she had back in March).  Amber's eyes for the most part are pretty good.  However, it's been discovered that she has nearsightedness in her right eye and will eventually need corective lenses.

Amber had more shots last week as part of a regular checkup.  She's still doing well and now weighs 14lbs 8oz.

No real updates to give.  Amber is doing very well.

Here's a new picture. 

Amber turned 6 months old yesterday.  She had a doctor's appointment this morning and the medical staff is very pleased with her progress.

Amber is now 23.25 inches long and weighs 13lbs 10oz.  She can now move from the special Similac Neosure formula to Similac Advanced as she no longer needs the calorie booster.

Amber is more playful than ever and smiles and laughs all the time.  She has indeed come a long way.

Amber is still doing very well.  She has come so far from when she was born.  Looking at her now you could never tell she had such a struggle in the beginning.

She plays, laughs, and is doing all the things a normal healthy baby does.

I've moved many of her photos to another site to save money on storage.  Check out new photos of Amber indexed by month here.