Jude is doing really well! He is now out of the icelet and into a big boy bed!! He is eating 37cc (1.25 ounces) every feeding. They are actually alternating a feeding tube and then a bottle because Downs babies get really tuckered out by eating. As of yesterday he is off all oxygen and the nasal canula. Now he needs to gain some more wait because the last few days he has lost a few ounces. He was up to 4.77 and last night he was at 4.3. I asked if I could fattened up my milk by eating hostess cupcakes but the nurse swears that won't work. Worth a try?
We really aren't sure when the little guy will get to come home yet, it just really depends on how well he is eating and gaining wait. He needs to eat from a bottle every feeding in under 30 minutes for 48 hours straight. As he gets some wait on and gets a little stronger this will get easier for him.
We can't wait until we can bring him home and let him meet his older brothers. We are so anxious just to have a normal day at home. It is so difficult leaving him at the hospital even though we know he is getting really good care. We are so tired and the boys don't understand why we leave them every night to go to the hospital. It is so tough either way. Anyways, thank you everyone for all of your prayers and support. We appreciate it very much.
3 comments:
Chad and Amy,
What beautiful pictures. What a beautiful son and grandson. What a great testimony. I am blessed not only to have a miracle grandson, but to see the faith that my children are exercising during a difficult time. I am blessed to know that God has very special purposes for Jude.
I love you both,
Dad
Chad, Amy, Noah and Levi,
We are so thankful for the new, little miracle in your family. We also are looking so forward to meeting Jude! Your amazing strength is an inspiration to us all!
Jude, we are thankful for your life and are so excited to meet you! Our prayers are with you and we love you all!
Drew, Tracy, Troy, Makaiah and Cianna
Dear Jude and family,
My heart is sending you much love !!! I speak out words of HEALING AND PEACE AND JOY to all of you !! I BELIEVE God has a plan for each of us and you JUDE will touch so many lives . You are a blessing to your family and to those of us who are inspired by your strength to grow bigger.
I could send you some TEXAS BBQ with all the trimmings...lol.
Instead i will send you Love and Laughter for you Jude and your entire family. As i sit here writing to you i am smiling thinking of aof all the joy and laughter you will give to and RECIEVE from your family and friends. God's Love be with you always!!!!
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