Progress Report

Here is glance at Landry's first ever, official, progress report:

Behavior:  A-

• Comments: Though Landry may be fussy at times, it is never without a cause.  She does a great job communicating with us when something needs to change (ie- dirty diaper, she has lost her paci, or she is hungry).  

Academic Performance:  A+

• Comments:  In the same way that the annoying kid sitting in the front row of your 6th grade Pre-Algebra class receives constant recognition from the teacher, Landry continues to impress her doctors and nurses.  They have been so impressed with her progress and delight in bragging on their little "student".  Landry has had a HUGE week! She has been extubated, she is 1 month old, her oxygen flow is slowly being weaned, her picc line is removed, chest drains are removed, she is now sleeping in a crib (not the isolate), feedings have increased in volume and frequency, she is wearing onesies, she loves her swing (well, her best friends that she hasn't even met yet, Jacob and Claire's swing), and she is working hard to reduce her oxygen concentration down from 25% to 21%.

Attendance:  A++

• Comments:  Landry's attendance is flawless!  She hasn't missed a day in the hospital since 5 weeks prior to birth.  Not only is she present physically, but mentally as well. In between short snoozes our little bright-eyed bug loves to look around and observe her surroundings.  She likes to gaze and make eye contact with all her "visitors" in the NICU.  She has even been called "nosy" by one of the nurses who felt like Landry was watching her every move and wanted to know what she was up to. 

Participation:  A++

• Comments:  Landry has been a good sport with all of her less than desirable treatments. Like it or not, she continues to participate.  She has breathing treatments 3 times a day, which really work her up, but consequently lead to some of her best naps.  She also has blood gas assessments taken twice a day. This is when they prick her heel to draw blood and check her levels.  On more than one occasion a nurse has asked Kyle if he is ok to stay and watch this procedure :)  Overall, these treatments are not Landry's favorite part of the day, but she perseveres. She is truly an inspiration.  We are so proud of her!

Additional Comments:  In Landry's 4 weeks of life she has already out performed her father in terms of outstanding progress reports.  Specifically in Behavior and Participation.  His reports may or may not have referenced his class disruption and sleeping habits, respectively.  
Landry already has more of her "teachers" rooting for her than Kyle ever did.  A worthy note...contrary to popular belief, and your subjective assumption, Kyle was twice named to the Dean's list at the TCU College of Communication...an accomplishment that marked the turning point in his academic attitude...the very last two semesters of his educational career.