Day 8

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 510 grams (1 lb 2.0 oz) today, down 20 grams (0.7 oz) from yesterday's weight. I lost an average of 3.3 grams (0.1 oz) per day over the past 3 days. My nurses and doctors say the changes in my weight are normal -- it's mainly water.


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. I know it's hard to pump Mom, but please keep working on this -- it really helps me. Since yesterday morning, I pooped twice and the last time was around 8 PM.


I'm still on phototherapy treatment which is like being at the beach on a sunny day!


As of 4 AM, I was on a high frequency oscillator with 25% oxygen.


Mommy and daddy came to visit me tonight. Daddy took my temperature, I got a bath and mommy changed my diaper. Daddy held me in his hands for our first time. I had such a great night with mommy and daddy. Please see the pictures below of tonights events.


Bye-bye Mommy and Daddy. I want to tell you all about what's happening here, so come visit me again.


Hugs and kisses,
John Michael