Day 85

Parker had a great day! Bumped up his bottle feedings to every other feed. Do he took 2 bottles while I was there and took all but a few cc's. He did a great job! We tried taking the oxygen off to see how he would do, but he was unable to keep his sats up. So still on 0.1L, which is the least amount that can be given. He sats 100% on that. We are so proud of all the progress he has been making! And he's up to 5lbs 13oz.

Day 84

Our little man is doing well. We have bumped up his bottle feeding to 3 times a day. He seems to do well with everyone but me. I can get him to take 35cc out of a 55cc bottle. He's getting there. Weight is increasing daily. He'll be home before we know it!!

Day 83

It's always a good day when the doctor comes in and says I have nothing new for ya. Everything is the same. John gave Parker the bottle today and he took the whole thing! Guess daddy has a new job. Parker was so smiley today. Just before he falls asleep he's always grinning an smiling. Such a sweet boy. We just love watching all his facial expressions. So much fun watching this boy grow.

Day 82

Parker had a very good day. Nice and restful most of the day. He's still learning how to take a bottle. Desat a bit while he was feeding, so he's back on the oxygen at 0.1L again. Not too bad, it'll help him so that he won't have to work as hard. His weight is increasing daily. He's up to 5lbs 9oz! It's all that mothers milk, and the fortifier. He's up to 51cc every 3 hours. This baby boy is gonna have thunder thighs in no time!

Day 81

A status quo day. The only change is that we increased his feeds to 48cc every 3 hours. He does pretty well throughout the day, except for the milk fortifier makes him gassy, so he gets a little fussy now and then. He's still working on the bottle. He gets tired out towards the end. We're not going to push him because he has been doing so well.

Day 80

Parker had a good day today. He did very well with his bottle this morning. He's getting the hang of the whole suck, swallow, breathe. He continues to maintain his oxygen levels without any oxygen. Things are staying in the right direction. We're in no rush to push him out of here, but it will be nice to be home!

Day 79

Our Parker continues to do well. Tolerating his feeds well through his NG tube. He's still trying to get the hang of the bottle. Slowly practicing. He continues to do well without his oxygen. Everyone is so surprised at how well he's doing. He has made so many accomplishments in the last few weeks! He sure has come a long, long way!!