Day 7

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 530 grams (1 lb 2.7 oz) today, up 20 grams (0.7 oz) from yesterday's weight. I lost an average of 10.0 grams (0.4 oz) per day over the past 3 days. For a little one like me, it may be 10 days or more before I start gaining. This is the way it usually goes, so don't fret.


I was fed 3 times yesterday and I took 2.0 ml at each feeding. I received a total amount of 6 ml (0.2 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. I can't figure out when my next feeding will be, so check with my nurse. Thanks for the milk Mommy, it really helps me grow! Since yesterday morning, I pooped once around 4 AM.


As of 4 AM, I was on a high frequency oscillator with 31% oxygen.


I am so proud of mommy as the surgery yesterday went very well. I can not wait to see her again.


I saw mommy after lunch today I was so happy. Mommy gave me a hand hug, see the picture I posted below.


Also in the photo below you will notice no more chest tube or belly button tubes. I now have a typical IV in my arm. They first tried to find a vein in my left arm but had some trouble. The doctor did find a good vein in my right arm. I must have mommy's veins and mommy said I had all of daddy features.


Bye-bye Mommy and Daddy. Please come and see me soon.


Love, love,
John Michael


PS: See if my nurse can put me on the phone next time you call :)