Gabrielle is 3 lb 7.0 oz today. She will probably come home Sunday afternoon, after the final session of my board exam. The doctor said this morning that she'll likely have a heart monitor at home since reflux from feeding causes her heart rate to temporarily drop. We are told that this is a common response occuring when the reflux stimulates the vagus nerve resulting in a slower heart rate. As she grows, this condition should resolve without need for medication. Gabrielle will also have a repeat hearing test before coming home. She did not pass the first hearing test, but the doctor says that this doesn't mean anything definitive. Many babies with normal hearing fail the screening. If Gabrielle does not pass the 2nd administration of the NICU's hearing screening, she'll see an audiologist. Additionally, Jen is recovering from minor surgery today, a procedure linked to the initial C-section. We got back from the hospital at about 1:30am last night, but the late time is linked only to poor scheduling (or disorganization on the staff's part) and not to any emergent situation. She's doing very well, of course, and is looking forward to the baby coming home tomorrow.