It's 12:22 am and I just got home from the hospital. Lawson's feeding schedule is every 3 hours at 3, 6, 9, and 12 both am and pm. They want me to try to be there for as many feedings as possible to help him get the hang of it. Both yesterday and today I was able to make it there for the 3pm and 9 pm feedings. I was there for a few others on both days, but he was either asleep or not in the mood.
Lawson has finally surpassed his birth weight of 6lb 2oz (which a lot was the fluid filling his chest cavity anyway). Tonight he weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces!!! The way they figure out how much he is eating each time is to weigh him both before and after the feeding and subtract the difference. On both days at the 3pm feeding he was able to get about 5ml. Last night at 9pm he got 10ml and tonight . . . 16ml!!!! =) It's so nice to be there with him at night; it's much quieter and more private. It seems like he can relax and concentrate better during the night feeding as well.
We still have no idea how long he will continue to be there. Like always, Lawson is calling the shots. When he's able to take his entire feed several times a day from breastfeeding or bottle feeding we'll know we're getting close. They are keeping a close watch to make sure he's not expending too many calories 'working' to feed. Please continue to pray for his strength and endurance.
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Hang in there! Even so called-normal-preg results are baby-family specific. This is why SOME of us take the quantitative data in conjunction with the qualitative. GOD is in control and guiding your family's every move. clearly, GOD has tagged the entire family as among the epitome of strength. elaine
ReplyDeleteMitzi....Everday is getting him closer to you getting him home...He is doing good...God is right there with you and we feel sure that he is going to be ok...You all have done really well in all of this....We still have him on our prayer list at Honaker.....The Kiser's
ReplyDeleteWow! 16ml....that's fantastic!!! I love the photo with Mamaw....how precious!!! We're still cheering you on....can't wait for Lawson to come home! Love ya! Lenny & Kelly
ReplyDeleteWay to go awesome Lawson, u r well n your way little buddy!!! Mitz-u r doing super duper with your new job!!!! Still cheering and praying for u all! Go Lawson GOOO!!
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Lauri :)
WAY TO GO LAWSON! He is one amazing fighter that has 2 wonderful parents and an awesome big sister! My thoughts and prayers are with you all:)
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