Mikaela at Grandpa's house

Brian's dad and Debbie kept Mikaela one day while we were at the festival. This is a picture that they took. She looks so big.

Mikaela's Tests Results

Mikaela has had some issues with her digestive system and lack of elimination. Her pediatrician wanted some tests done to ensure that things were okay, so we were sent to get an ultrasound of her spinal cord and a barium enema. She was being tested for a tethered spinal cord and Hirschsprung's disease. Both test were negative and the radiologists said she could find nothing wrong with the spinal cord or Mikaela's bowels. We go to the pediatrician again on Sept. 10th for shots so I am sure we will discuss the tests and Mikaela's "movements". She has been much more regular since the enema, so I think things will be o.k. She weighed 10 pounds when we went so she is gaining weight.

Nathan's Birthday Party

Mikaela and I went to Nathan's birthday party at Putt Putt. Mikaela slept through the party after spending an afternoon with Aunt Cathy playing. However, all the other children had a blast at the party.

Mikaela and her friends

Pam's children, Hannah and Hunter are very excited to know Mikaela. Mikaela and I visited them last week and both Hannah and Hunter held her. This past Monday, Pam and I took all the children for Mikaela's first shopping experience. It was to Dick's Sporting Goods and Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. We also watched as Hannah and Hunter played at the play center at the mall.

Sitting up

Mikaela is doing well at 4 weeks with tummy time, holding up her head and sitting up with a little support.

tummy time

Cute feet and toes