Progress!

Sorry that it has been awhile since I've updated the blog.  Running back and forth from the hospital keeps me on my toes.  The great news is Gavin has made tremendous progress since I've last blogged.  He has been growing like crazy.  He looks like a completely different baby compared to the pictures we took when he was first admitted.  Gavin now weighs 4 lbs 11 oz.  He typically gains an ounce to two ounces a day.  We hope to celebrate his 5 pound mark by the end of the week.  He is learning to breastfeed and hopefully will graduate from the feeding tube in the next few days.  Babies his age don't always have the coordination needed to suck, swallow and breathe.  All skills necessary to breastfeed successfully!  He is a quick learner and making progress everyday.  We will soon start to master bottle feeding as well, so Daddy can help with the feedings at home.

Gavin was weened from the nasal cannula three days ago.  He is now breathing great on his own.  It is so great to see his face without all of the equipment attached.  He has been in the NICU 6 weeks today, so he's an old veteran around there.  We have seen many babies come and go through our stay.  We are anxiously awaiting our time to go home, which will hopefully be in in the next two weeks.  Cross your fingers that it's sooner!