(1,865 grams or 4 lbs. 1.8 oz.)

I had a great 7-week birthday today. They are still giving me a little extra support on my ventilator; however, I did well with my oxygen needs and was very stable all day. Mom was noticing today that I am showing signs when I'm hungry…for example when it is getting close to the time when I will get fed, I suck on my hand or chew on my vent tube. Mom is still working with me on my pacifier and I really love it. One of the occupational therapists, Jenny, showed Mom how to give me massages today. I'm sure glad too because they really help me get used to being touched and help to keep my neck from getting sore with all of this laying around I'm doing. I am starting to get chubby and Mom especially loves my little double chin.