GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!He is probably coming home within the week, but they haven't given me a set time. The circumcision is tomorrow and we had to take in his carseat for a test sometime soon. The goal was for Tanner to take all 40mL of his breastmilk (8 feedings with a 24 hour period) via bottle and have none of it gavaged through the little tube on his face. He did all 6 throughout the day yesterday, but had to have two gavaged over night. I got the full 40 in him at 8:30 this morning and again at 2:30. I think I was there for the 11:30 too, but I can't remember...they all blur together in my mind...Sometimes it takes a TON of persistance because he loses energy and falls asleep on the job! Then, he clams up and purses his lips and I can't get the bottle in there no matter how hard I try! We call it "iron mouth" thanks to Melody. Koen did the same thing when he was a preemie. Preemies' tongues stick to the roof of their mouth, so you have to be sure that it is down before you go shoving a bottle in their mouth. I tried telling him that this is the only way he gets to come home, but he was too sleepy to listen! I REALLY want him home, but I sure don't want him to come home before he is ready! He is getting such good care there!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI have a feeling he will be home very soon! I'm sure you can't wait! He looks as if he's getting better and better! I'm so happy alot of those tubes and stuff are off of him! I'm sure it was annoying for you and him. Well can't wait to see you and him!
~Abby
I'm so glad to hear the good news! You look really happy, and he looks like such a sweetheart! I know you and Tobin will be so glad to get him at home where he belongs:)
ReplyDeleteMrs Elliot, he is so cute and he is definitly getting better, i hope he returns home soon and that he will be eating well. You will definitly have your hands full with your little boy. I only wish you could of had him last year so we could see him. lol good luck;)
ReplyDeleteTaylor Housley
I'm so glad you are getting closer to bringing him home. You have kept such wonderful spirits on everything and you even look fantastic! Great job Holly.
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo! That's a cute one! I'm so glad to hear the good news. Hate that the poor little guy is going to have to be circumsized, but that's part of being a little man, I guess. I hope that process goes well and I hope he keeps drinking that milk!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! It feels so good to know that people care about our little man and his well-being!
ReplyDeleteHe is probably being circ'd right now and I hate that he is strapped down for it, let alone the actual process.
I can't seem to stay out of his nursery...I keep moving and straightening and organizing some more!
I just have to say that YOU my dear are looking fabulous. Hope he gets to come home soon! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Holly,
ReplyDeleteHe looks great! I can't wait to read he is home with you.
Paula Rutter