Day 26

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 760 grams (1 lb 10.8 oz) today, up 30 grams (1.1 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 15.7 grams (0.6 oz) per day over the past 7 days. This is an good weight gain, but I might be able to do even better in the days ahead.

I received feedings by pump yesterday at a rate of 0.5 ml/hr and I received a total amount of 6 ml (0.2 oz) for the day. I took all my milk by tube. Thank you so much for giving me breastmilk, Mommy. It really helps me! Since yesterday morning, I pooped once around 4 PM.

As of 6 AM, I was on a mechanical ventilator with 50% oxygen.

Goodbye Mommy and Daddy. I love when you come. Your visits calm me down and help me sleep better.

Hugs and kisses,
John Michael