Day 13

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 560 grams (1 lb 3.8 oz) today, down 10 grams (0.4 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 13.3 grams (0.5 oz) per day over the past 3 days. I'm starting to do better in terms of my weight, but I think I'll check with my nurses and doctors and see if they can help me gain some more.

I was fed 6 times yesterday and I took 2.0 ml at each feeding. I received a total amount of 12 ml (0.4 oz) for the day. I took all my milk by tube. My last feeding was at 4 AM and I was given 2 ml by tube. My next feeding should be around 8 AM. Keep up the good work Mom -- I really appreciate that great breastmilk! Since yesterday morning, I pooped twice and the last time was around 4 AM.

As of 4 AM, I was on a mechanical ventilator with 45% oxygen. I had no apnea/bradycardia spells yesterday, and I've had none so far today.

Ciao Mommy and Daddy. I really look forward to snuggling with you.

Loving you always,
John Michael