Shoshanna Katriel Ford Hertz
Week Four

October 17, 2004 22 Days Old	This picture gives you a sense of Shoshanna's immediate environment (which she of course can't see...). Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	It's hard to tell in this picture, but Shoshanna has managed to wiggle entirely free of the CPAP nose prongs. We think she was breathing entirely unassisted (if more shallowly than usual) for 15-20 minutes before we noticed. Original Size -- Medium
October 19, 2004 24 Days Old Surprise! More Kangaroo Care!	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	We started to teach Shoshanna to associate sucking (on her pacifier) with a full tummy (see me holding a syringe full of breast milk), and Mom's bare chest. Original Size -- Medium
Shoshanna is wearing the hat that Jess sent her. She's going to have to grow into it a little bit. :^) Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Shoshanna seems to associate Dad holding her with big poops. Matthew attempts to clean up the mess before handing the operation to the nurse. Original Size -- Medium	After the diaper change, Shoshanna was none to happy. Here, Matthew comforts her (preemies like to feel confined, so cupping their legs & heads calms them). Original Size -- Medium
October 20, 2004 25 Days Old Mom and Dad get to be there for the evening routine of bath and weighing.	Shoshanna is upset because she just got her daily respiratory therapy. Original Size -- Medium	Shoshanna gets a sponge bath. Original Size -- Medium	Shoshanna gets weighed. Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium
After all the excitement, Shoshanna gets to go back home. Original Size -- Medium
October 22, 2004 27 Days Old Mom and Dad get to hold Shoshanna, non-Kangaroo style, because she's on her nasal cannula.	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium
Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Sarah tries to shield Shoshanna's eyes from the light using her arm. Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	Original Size -- Medium	"Oh, Momma, Daddy, I'm soooo tired!" Original Size -- Medium