We are starting to believe that Aiden is enjoying his time in the NICU. He doesn't seem to be in any hurry to come home. Maybe he is getting used to having the Nurses around and having them answer to all his needs. Maybe he knows that he will be leaving the Marriott and going home to Motel 6.
Aiden is still struggling with his bottle feeds. He does well only when he wants to do well. When we want him to take a bottle, he doesn't want any part of it. Who would have thought that sucking and swallowing could be so difficult? It takes a lot of coordination to do this and also breathe. He is doing better, but still is not consistent enough. He's starting to take a full bottle about once a day. During the rest of his feedings during the day, he will only take about 25% of the bottle. The rest of the bottle is fed through the gavage tube.
Keep Aiden in your prayers! We can't wait to get him home.
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3 comments:
What a great picture of the little man. Sounds like he has developed a stubborn streak. Does that come from Mom or Dad? I know how anixous you both are to have him home, so we will say some extra prayers and see if we can get some divine intervention to help him with those bottle feedings. Call if you need us.
Randy, Melanie, and Boys
He is a beautiful little boy!
God bless your family!
:) I check this site every morning and keep Aiden in my prayers daily. He's looking so well!
Love from Susan Wilton
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