Day 116

Good morning Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 2980 grams (6 lb 9.1 oz) today, up 15 grams (0.5 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 50.7 grams (1.8 oz) per day over the past 7 days. I'm gaining so well that the nurses want me to teach some of the other babies how to gain weight.

I was fed 8 times yesterday and I took 60 ml at each feeding. I received a total amount of 480 ml (16.2 oz) for the day. I nipple fed 10% of my intake. My last feeding was at 6 AM and I was given 60 ml by tube. My next feeding should be around 9 AM. I'm so glad you're giving me breastmilk -- it's the best food for me! Since yesterday morning, I pooped twice and the last time was around 6 AM.

As of 6 AM, I was on a nasal cannula with 100% oxygen, 1/2 liter flow.

Adios Mommy and Daddy. My nurses and doctors are taking great care of me, but it's your voice I know and love, so please come soon!

Hugs and kisses,
John Michael

PS: My nurse is so proud of me!!! I took 45ml by bottle at 3AM!!!!!!!