Day 68
As each day goes by, Jack is getting better and better at eating from a bottle. We are so proud of him. During two feeds today, Jack took a full bottle of milk and didn’t have to get fed through the feeding tube. He used to be on a slow flow nipple, but now he is using the regular one.
He is up to 4lbs 13ozs. The reason that Jack isn’t gaining weight as fast as he once did, is because he is using a lot of energy and burning calories just from the act of eating. It is hard to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing for somebody his size and immaturity. As he becomes bigger, stronger, and more experienced at eating, he will not use as much energy during his daily activities.
Jack’s room at home is really taking shape. His little clothes were laundered and put away. All his new blankets have been folded and put under his crib. And, one by one we’re assembling all the baby gear. Who knew one little boy could have so many possessions!
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