This #littlegentleman as today’s neonatologist likes to call him) is slowly making his way through his going home checklist. Maverick has always been very lucky when it comes to his heart. In the early weeks it showed a small PDA that resolved itself but aside from that he’s never had any heart complications. His echo’s have always showed a well structured and functioning heart. I was so proud of Maverick today. He truly was a little gentleman and so cooperative for the entire procedure. Here he is calmly, hanging out and sharing smiles with dad. 212 days and counting #myhero #preemie #prematurebaby #rainbowbaby #preemiemom #preemiemilestones #preemiesuperhero #24weeker #24weekpreemie #micropreemiemom #preemiepower #NICU #nicujourney #nicumom #niculife #nicubaby #babyboy #babiesofinstagram #cutestbaby #babymilestones #bestbaby #biglittleguy #MaverickRikleyArdron #littlefighter #beatingtheodds #MavericksMilestones #CPAP #gtube #bcwomenshospital