Hostage Release Imminent

SEATTLE (Feb. 9) -- Negotiators announced a breakthrough this morning in the Miles Falvy hostage drama at Swedish Hospital.

"Release of the boy is imminent," said one highly placed intermediary, who cautioned that the deal could still fall through. "The doctors have signed off, he has passed his physicial therapy exam and car seat check." What could stop him now? "Maybe unpaid parking tickets," the official replied.

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All the News That's Fit to Blog

Folks, there's a lot of news to report tonight in Miles World. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

In our top story, a senior official at Swedish Hospital has confirmed that Miles Falvy could be released to his parents' custody as early as Friday, February 9. The official, who requested anonymity because he does not wish to be subpoenaed, cautioned that the release was contingent on Miles' continued success with ad lib feedings. These unscheduled feedings, which began yesterday, have been a big hit so far.

Miles himself declined to comment in connection with this story, although he did burp.

In a pre-dawn bombshell, Special Care Nurse Margaret announced that Miles had pulled out his own gavage tube. As with the nasal canula a few weeks ago, Miles has assumed authoritative control over his own care. Once again, the doctors agreed that the tube was no longer necessary, and his bright and shiny face is finally unobscured by medical devices. (Film at 11). Congratulations, Miles! We can't imagine how much more comfortable that feels. (Although I suppose if we wanted to find out, we could just put a tube down our own noses for two months.)

And, for the first time since he was born back on November 18, Miles is spending the night with his mom. Lisa and Miles have moved into a private room in the Special Care Unit, where she will take care of him all night and all day tomorrow. "I'm not leaving without my baby," Lisa vowed. Dad plans to follow tomorrow, which (not uncoincidentally) happens to be Miles' original due date.

So hold on to your hats, and watch this space for breaking news!

Tuesday Night at the Improv

After many weeks on a fairly rigid schedule of being fed every three hours, Miles moved to "ad lib" feeds today. That means he gets to wake up when he wants, and feed when he's hungry. Sounds like the good life, doesn't it?

All of this means the big day is getting closer...

Eight Pounder

Before a hushed crowd in the Special Care Nursery tonight, Miles took aim at eight pounds. He sailed over the crossbar with room to spare, landing on the scale with a Fosbury Flop at 8 lbs., 1 oz.

Mom and Dad couldn't be prouder!

The Conductor

Our young maestro tries his hand at some orchestral maneuvers.

Hostage Still Captive

Efforts to negotiate the release of our little hostage have not yet borne fruit. His captors insist that he must be able to consume all of his meals via the bottle for two entire days before they will consider a release. There are other factors at play as well, but the "nippling" requirement is the biggie. He's close, oh so close. Meanwhile he continues to grow bigger and bigger in the confines of Nursery Eleven in the Infant Special Care Unit. He's up to 7 lbs. 13 oz. Something's working as we expect him to tip the scales at eight pounds in the next several days....

-Lisa