Baker is still trucking. He is doing so great. Our daily doctor updates have progressed from his doctor saying (while fingers crossed), "Baker is ok" to "Baker is doing excellent". He still is on the nasal cannula, but on minimal settings (o2 and air volume). He now weighs over 4 pounds, which means as of today he's moved from his temperature and humidity controlled isolette to a normal baby crib!!! We also are going to attempt bottle feeding tomorrow, well actually the nurse is going to. They need to observe if he's ready to suck and swallow correctly and make sure that he doesn't accidentally suck the milk into his lungs. His mouth is still too small to breast feed, but he definitely wants to. His mom has been doing what they call "sham feeds" at some of his feedings. This is where she puts him to breast while he's getting his food through the feeding tube. This is just to get him ready when he get's big enough to actually do it… Here are some then and now pictures of our fighting tiger.
Baker's Home Then...
Baker's Home Now...
Baker Then...
Baker Now...
3 comments:
Dear Baker,
I am so happy to see you looking so healthy and plump. Good luck with your feeding tomorrow. Tell your dad I love the blog and the new pictures. Look forward to more!
Best wishes to your mom!
Hooray! almost a Feeder/Grower! and Theresa can still breast feed! This is so amazing. Keep up the good work!
love, kristin
Happy Travels Baker! May all the new people you'll meet treat you as the precious and remarkable person you are (and darling looking on top of it). Godspeed and happy returns to your familiar "digs". Aunt Jo
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