Today Landon inhaled his ENTIRE bottle of 40cc's (and sometimes a little more) at his 2:30pm, 5:30pm and 8:30pm feedings today!!! We're so proud of him and we're praying that this if finally a sign that this is his turning point so he can come home soon. Either way, this is a huge improvement! We've both seen a big improvement over the past 3 days in his feedings. He's been able to take a minimum of 20cc's at every feeding for the last 24+ hours. And today, the feedings that he finished his whole bottle, he's waken up on his own, before his feeding time, ready to eat-and that's a big improvement on its own. He's also gained 1 oz. a day for the last 2 days straight, which is great! He hasn't been gaining weight, and the nurses were starting to get concerned. He is also very anemic and very close to getting a blood transfusion. We're hoping that it doesn't come to that, but we will know more on Monday when they check his levels again.
Here are some photos I took of him today. I can already see how much his face has changed and he's only 16 days old! All the nurses comment on his little "faux hawk", so I was so excited to finally put him in one of his super cool outfits that his Aunt Katie made for him. It's perfect because it says: "Lil' PUNK". SO FREAKIN' CUTE!!!! Check out all his little expressions!
He ADORES his binky!
Workin' the camera already!
We love it when he does this!
He want's to take his feeding tube out so bad!!
His favorite thing to do after he eats: fall asleep on Mom!
Aunt Sumer finally got to hold him today!
3 comments:
Melissa and Kyle,
We are so thrilled to hear of Landon's great progress! Love the pictures and just can't wait to meet him. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers!
Love from the Arizona McEachran's
Melissa and Kyle,
It's great to hear that everything is going so well. That guy's already looking like a little stud! (must have got that from mom) Hopefully you will continue to get more good news and get to take the little guy home. Love ya!
Jeff and Amy
Melissa and Kyle,
He's adorable. I can't wait to see him in person. Im so glad he's doing better. You guys are in my prayers. Im sure he'll be home soon enough and he'll be surrounded by more family! See you soon
Love you all,
Kristin
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