Day 169

Happy Friday Mommy and Daddy! I weigh 5385 grams (11 lb 13.9 oz) today, up 135 grams (4.8 oz) from yesterday's weight. I gained an average of 46.4 grams (1.6 oz) per day over the past 7 days. How about this weight gain? Aren't you proud of me?

I was fed 8 times yesterday and I took 80-90 ml at each feeding. I received a total amount of 710 ml for the day. A fluid oz is about 30 ml so this is about 24.0 oz. I nipple fed 35% of my intake. My last feeding was at 6 AM and I was given 90 ml by tube. My next feeding should be around 9 AM. Thank you so much for giving me breastmilk, Mommy. It really helps me! Since yesterday morning, I pooped once around 9 AM.

As of 7 AM, I was on a high flow nasal cannula with 31% oxygen.

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

Until I see you. Love,
John Michael

PS: Just because I'm sending you this e-mail doesn't mean I don't want you to call.