We're also feeding him one bottle a day, teaching him to suck, swallow, breath. He did ok on his first try, getting 5 ccs, great on his second try, getting 15 and REALLY great on his third try, getting 20! But then I tried to feed him again this morning and he simply wasn't interested :) I could barely get him to open his mouth! Oh well, the nurses say this is normal for preemies. Thank the Lord they are able to feed him with a feeding tube through his nose!
The Doctors would like to start taking his oxygen levels down, but everytime they do he has a little spell and we have to bring it back up :) Guess that'll come a little later!
I kangarood with him tonight and besides one apnea spell of turning blue and almost giving me a heart attack he did very well and slept like a little angel :) I LOVE getting to kangaroo with him! Besides feeding him once a day it's the only time I can hold my little son, so it's very special.
He still has a long way to go, but he's making good time and I'm so glad that we're able to stay so close to him and visit everyday!
Here's a few pictures from when I feed him yesterday and from tonight! Hope y'all enjoy them!
Giving a wink to Annie :)
I love feeding my little Bean Burrito :)
Here he is tonight!
He's not very happy at this moment :) he HATES getting his temp taken and his diaper changed, and one thing I can say for my little guy is that he has a big set of lungs!LOL! He's the loudest child in the NICU!
Now if only he'd use his lungs to breath all the time, instead of screaming with them :)
I do love watching him move around and make noise though. Then I know everything is alright, and he's growing good!
Y'all have a peaceful night!
Bethany
I am so glad to hear that he is doing well! How are you doing with all the pumping? I know with my preemie, it was such a job, but well worth it! They can add a fortifier to your breast milk to help with adding calories!
ReplyDeleteJB
AWWW Bethy! He's precious...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe your a mom!!
Love you lots and praying for you guys!
Alyssa
Awwe! Beth! he is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see and hold him! <3
Momma says you look like a Mom!!
Miss and Love ya'll
Mariah