Day 140

Happy 4th of July Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 4145 grams (9 lb 2.2 oz) today, down 25 grams (0.9 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 38.6 grams (1.4 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 70 ml at each feeding. I received a total amount of 560 ml for the day. A fluid oz is about 30 ml so this is about 18.9 oz. I nipple fed 1% of my intake. My last feeding was at 6 AM and I was given 70 ml by tube. My next feeding should be around 9 AM. Thanks for the breastmilk, Mommy. You're the only one who can help me in such a special way. I can feel myself growing!! Since yesterday morning, I pooped 3 times and the last time was around midnight.

As of 6 AM, I was on a high flow nasal cannula with 35% oxygen.

Farewell Mommy and Daddy. Come visit me soon. I love when you hold my hand and talk to me.

Hugs and kisses,
John Michael