Day 18

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 620 grams (1 lb 5.9 oz) today, down 10 grams (0.4 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 10.0 grams (0.4 oz) per day over the past 3 days. I'm moving in the right direction weight-wise, and maybe I'll surpise you tomorrow.

I received feedings by pump yesterday at a rate of 1.4-1.7 ml/hr and I received a total amount of 40 ml (1.4 oz) for the day. I took all my milk by tube. My last feeding was at 7 AM. I Keep up the good work Mom -- I really appreciate that great breastmilk! Since yesterday morning, I pooped 5 times and the last time was around 8 AM.

As of 8 AM, I was on a mechanical ventilator with 34% oxygen.

See you soon Mommy and Daddy. I love the way you smell when you visit.

Lots of hugs,
John Michael