The clock keeps ticking

Let me first start by saying I want to post new pictures but the ones that we have been taking lately show our little girl with tubes in her nose and 'head gear' (the IV they place into her forehead as she's a hard stick--takes after me)! Upon her discharge Steve and I plan on doing a special announcement with glamour shots of our dear Kaitlyn, as she is quite the heart stealer!

The latest and GREATEST news is that she may come home on Friday instead of Saturday. While I don't want to get my hopes up too high, it looks pretty promising. This morning's visit will reveal the real deal so my patience is once again being challenged! Isn't patience a virtue?

Highlights this week, thus far:
Kaitlyn smiles in her sleep.
She loves using her hands: to clutch onto your finger, to suck on them when she's hungry, to stare at them while they move, to reach out as if saying 'Hi Mommy and Daddy, good morning'!
She tucks her thumb underneath her index finger when making a fist!
One of her toes takes after one of mine-genetics working in mysterious ways!
She moves her head--indicator of great strength!
She makes belches that echo through the whole NICU.
Hiccups are a common occurrence after a satisfying meal (Mommy's liquid gold: breastmilk).
Breastfeeding, we are doing it on and off--it really takes some determination as it's not that easy....yet!

She's a gift from God! Steve's already making comments about having another child...you think Daddy's got the baby bug?

Until we know more the clock keeps ticking!
Sarah