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Well, we have some big updates to share! Loie is officially OFF her oxygen 24/7!! Her sweet little face without the canula is the cutest thing! She is loving it! And even better, she is gaining a ton of weight, so we know she isn't struggling at all :) She just had a checkup with the pulmonologist and got the all clear to continue without the O2! Yay!! We have been cautiously optimistic, but it seems she is going just great and enjoying the freedom. She also weighs 12 and a half pounds now! Her previous weight check, to now, shows that she gained about 15 ounces in 2 weeks! She used to be on the low end of the goal, but now she is above it! She is also drooling like a Saint Bernard, so she MUST be getting teeth... right?? they are stubborn though, I can't see anything peeking through just yet.
 Also, Lennon FINALLY said Mama!!!!! Be still my heart, it only took 26 months, but I am so grateful to hear that word from his mouth! The other morning I walked in to get him up out of bed, and as always, I greeted him. Then he said, "mama." and I said, "yes! mama!! HI!" cause I couldn't think of anything better- it caught me off guard! and he said "Hi." right back. Aw, my sweet boy... He is so smart. He has started counting - He picked up two plastic toy hotdog buns (of all things... ? ?) and he began throwing them in the air, yelling ONE! TWOOO!"  I've heard him get up to 3 a couple times, and then the numbers turn into random noises, or he goes back to one. :D  he's so cute! and he loves to say his colors. He likes to grab nanny's exercise bands and whip them around shouting 'Gweeee!"  or "Bluuuu!" or "red."-He doesn't yell "red" he just calmly says  it. lol. He understands and knows so much, he just struggles to get it out and share with the world. We have always had to learn Lennon's language and help him to express himself by meeting him in his 'world.' Now, he is returning the favor.
Loie is probably going to be discharged from her home health visits soon. Sad times, but it's a good thing overall. She is doing well and there won't be the medical necessity anymore to keep such a watchful eye. Then, she will be referred to Infant Toddler Program for physical therapy visits, possibly once a month? not sure yet. I asked her OT the other day if she thinks Loie will be able to sit unassisted, and she instantly responded with a confident "oh yes!" Just a matter of "when." she is so close!! It's good to see so much progress in our little ones. And it's nice to have them just be kids.. It's nice to pick up Loie on a whim and walk around the house... oh my goodness with NO WIRES or tubes!! She is so portable! It's all nice. :)