Saturday, June 30, 2007

Eviction Notice!

Alex had some major milestones today:
- He progressed to "ad lib demand" feeding. This means that he no longer has a feeding schedule. He eats as much as he wants when he wants. So far he usually wants about 60 mL which is just a little more than he used to have.
- He did so well that they removed his feeding tube this afternoon. Alex was really happy, although he will miss trying to rip it out all day.
- If he keeps up the feeding, he will go home on Monday afternoon! Mom and Dad are very excited. Alex is playing it cool.
- Alex had his 2nd bath. Mom had to do it herself without the help of Dad or the nurse, so it was a little traumatic for all involved.
- His weight was 6 lb 10 oz again.
- Tomorrow, Mom and Dad will spend the day and the night in the nursery in the special "room in" room. We'll have to take care of him without the nurse doing everything.


Here's some post-feeding tube pictures and a video of Alex demonstrating his hunger.




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