This week has been so busy with changes and improvements I have not had a chance to blog for a while. Joshua is doing fantastic! He is now over 4 pounds...a couple days ago he was 4 lbs and 3 oz. He is now free from his isolette and into a big boy crib! I can't tell you how nice it is to be able to lean over and kiss his little chubby cheeks, yes CHUBBY cheeks whenever I want! Joshua actually is starting to get some little rolls on his legs and arms. Every new roll is a new excitement for us.
The biggest improvement, developmentally, was the removal of his nasal canula. Joshua is free from most tubes and cords. He is breathing room air completely on his own and is doing very well. The only thing still attached to him is the orange feeding tube, and this will stay until he is taking 8 bottles by mouth on his own. He is still on 3 bottles right now. Because Joshua is now free of all the tubes, all the nurses fight over holding him and walking around the NICU with him. He is definitely popular with the female nurses, they all claim that he is their favorite. He must already have that charm that his daddy has =)
Josh and I went to another support group tonight, and met some great families. It is always reassuring to hear the uplifting stories these families have to share. Its been a long day, and its time to get to bed so with that I will post some pictures. Thank you so much for all your continued support and prayers...God is great! Much love.
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| No matter how tight Joshua gets swaddled, he still manages to get his little hand out! |
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| Gettin' some Daddy time |
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| Joshua's big boy crib! |
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| Daddy's All Star |
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| Trying to hold his paci himself |
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| Joshua is not always sure about this bottle thing...but he's doing great! |
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