In the past couple of days Ethan has been eating well by bottle! The amount has been increasing by 5cc's every 12 hours. If tonight goes well, they might start increasing every 8 hours starting tomorrow. The NG is out! As you can see by the picture below :)
Ethan is up to eating 1oz every 3 hours, so the lipids have stopped and once he reaches 2oz the TPN will stop, after that we don't really know the plan, but are assuming that he will need to stay a few more days with only being bottle fed to ensure he is gaining weight and absorbing nutrients from his food through his digestive system....so, only time will tell.
Yesterday the surgeon admitted that they should have listened to be days ago about how Ethan was being fed!
Thank-yous.....to Auntie Tracy for the bath, to Jolene, Andrea & Eric for bringing us Easter meals, to Tanya and Kristi for coming for walks with us, and to Great-Granny, Auntie Joanne, Gramma, Grandma, Auntie Heather, Chloe, Nikki, Kelly and Rebecca for coming to visit over the past few days and bringing coffee and gifts. (I hope I haven't missed anyone!)
Sorry for the short post, I just came home for a quick shower and then need to head back to the hospital for the night, but wanted to let you all know how things are going. xo
That is such a cute picture!!! He looks so happy. I am so glad to see he is doing so well...keep up the good work Ethan :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome....Ethan looks adorable and sooo....happy!
ReplyDeleteChloe showed me a picture of him today he is such a little happy guy <3 I really hope I can come see you before I leave... not sure if I have a cold or allergies right now.. so I don't want to come to the hospital if I am sick :(
ReplyDeleteThe cutest baby in the world and he's definitely on the road to recovery. He's a rock star! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWow - Tammy! He looks so great and so happy!! sending lots of love to all you guys xoxo
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