Three Pounds and Then Some!
CURRENT WEIGHT: 3 LBS, 1.5 OUNCES
Truman had his biggest weight gain ever yesterday -- 53 grams. That's almost two ounces. Way to go, little man, for the big push past three pounds. His nutritionist came by today and said that his average weight gain is now 19 grams per day. The goal is 15 to 20, so he's doing great now. His first set of onesies are almost too small. I feel so fortunate to get to complain that he only wore them for a week before starting to outgrow them. He can outgrow his clothes everyday, and it would be OK by us.
The flow on his canula was weaned back again today to .5 liters. He remains on room air to 30 percent most of the time.
His feeds were increased to 27 ccs per feed, or 6.75 ounces a day. Truman and Mom had another great breastfeeding session today with the consultant. He's doing great with suck-swallow-breathe coordination and can even be heard gulping. He breastfed for about 20 minutes or so. It's been really special to feel like a real Mom. We're still having a little trouble with the burping afterwards. I'm not sure if the problem is Mom or Truman, but we'll keep working. He had a pretty big Brady about 15 minutes after his breastfeeding session. Nurse Glynnis thought it might be that he was trying to burp, so we decided to cuddle him more upright after feeds. The lactation consultant said he was doing really well with other developmental signs during breastfeeding like opening and closing his fists, reaching out and touching Mom and his own face during feeding. He also seems to really enjoy it and respond to the cues to drink more from Mom.
--Kara
posted by Kara @ 6:40 PM
13 Comments:
Oh my goodness, how wonderful! Over 3 pounds, outgrowing his clothes AND breastfeeding! WOOHOO! Congrats! I know how ecstatic you must be!
I am so happy to hear that he is gaining and breastfeeding so well! Hopefully the breast milk will fatten him up in no time and make him nice and strong.
I've been watching Truman's progress since the very beginning and I am so happy for you and your family. He is really pushing through adversity - a true testament to the spirit of your little guy. I check in just about every day, and so look forward to the day that I read that you are finally taking your big boy home. You are an inspiration to all, but especially to those of us who are expecting babies of our own... You give us so much hope! Thank you!
WOO HOO!! Way to go Truman!!! What a big boy you are growing to be!! Keep it up.
Tell your mommy and daddy it's time for a new photo of your cute little self!
Mindy\Jan07 boards
Keep up the great work Mom and Truman! Great work both of you- keep growing, growing, growing- you'll all be home together before you know it!
WOW, this is SUCH great news!!!!!!!
Shawnee
That is amazing!!! I can only imagine how wonderful it must feel to be able to sit and nurse your sweet boy. Truman is a tough little cookie and a true inspiration to all of us Dec EC moms - WAY TO GO little man!
Kristen
EDD 12/8/06
this is all such wonderful news!! Breastfeeding is hard enough when then baby is full term and no other complications, but Truman just seems determined to keep getting bigger and better every day!! Lots of prayers for your family and prayers for Truman to be home by the holidays.
I love reading the wonderful news on this blog about Truman! He seems to just be beating all odds!
Congrats on the weight gain, and the breastfeeding!
Yeah Truman!
One more pound and you can fit into your car seat and blow that popsicle stand! Yeah for Mom, too and the miraculous power of breastmilk!! Keep up the great work you guys!!
Love, Kerri
Dear Truman,
We're checking on you every day from London in the UK. I was early too (not quite so early as you though) and I'm now nearly two and weigh 25lbs. It took me a while to gain weight too but you can do it! We're all so excited to see your progress - keep going. We can't wait for the update that says you're going home :-)
Best wishes from Jack (20 months) and his Mom and Dad
I just read your entire blog from the beginning and it is such an inspirational story. I am so happy to hear that you have made so much progress and starting to breastfeed. Keep up the good work! Congrats!
Oh my goodness, that is such wonderful news! I am a mommy to a 5 month old 28 weeker who is over 13lbs now. :-) I cannot tell you how delighted I am to hear that Truman is doing so great! I honestly have chills reading about him breastfeeding and gaining weight!! Learning to eat can be the biggest challenge and the longest part of the NICU stay. I am so happy to hear you guys are off to such a good start. He will be home before you know it!!
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