Noah took his first bottle yesterday. He's drinking 37 cc's at a feed, and he drank 3 cc's off the bottle. But he didn't gag or turn blue, so that's a good thing as the suck, swallow and breathe simultaneously is a huge hurdle. Then last night he drank 7 cc's off the bottle. Also, 2 days ago they tried to increase the time on his feeds. He was getting his formula through his tube over 90 minutes. They went to 75 and he puked. So, they went back to 90. Today the nurse has been doing 60 all day and he's been doing just fine. Yea! They want to get it down to 30 in preparation for when he takes a bottle.
Also, he's back to 4 pounds 1 ounce. He should gain weight quicker now that they increased his formula a little bit. He's doing great.
It was wonderful to spend a little time with David yesterday. We had lunch together which was a nice change. He's way more entertaining than People magazine.
My Aunt Rosie is coming into town today just for the day, but she plans to stop by on her way from the airport. That'll be a great break too.
They just posted notices that as of Monday, no child under 13 will be allowed in the hospital. They are preparing for swine flue and RSV. So, Emily and Ben will not get to see their brother again until he comes home. At least they got to come once and they can understand a little bit about what is going on.
Here's Noah from Wednesday. Volunteers make all these cute blankets for the kids, so he was in blue sailboats.
Here he is yesterday drinking his bottle for the first time. David and I did not want to attempt to feed him yet, so the nurse did it.
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He's very observant - look at those big eyes keeping watch on you! :)
So glad for all of these wonderful updates and that everything is going so well.
It will be so nice for you to get home if only for a night..It is amazing what we miss when we don't have it eh...Noah looks bigger and bigger each time we see pictures of him..What a wonder he is..He will be home before you know it. Please get as much rest as you can now as once the little man gets home rest will be out the window, and you still need to recover from your ordeal too.Take advantage of the help while it is there..Love to the whole family..Auntie Barb
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR bringing the kids to the party. It meant so much to Alanah to have her best buddy Emily there! She would have been so sad without her. I know you really jumped through some hoops to make that all happen - thanks!!
Dak
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