New to the Parkers: Day 39

Day 39

Jackson Day 39: 1170 grams or 2 lbs 9 oz. Half an ounce weight gain. He is doing great with eating. He has tolerated the extra calories really well and today they started adding extra protein. He loves to suck on his binky while eating, last night he stayed awake in Hunter's arms for 90 minutes. This is a great sign for when he starts bottle feeding, hopefully in 2 weeks. His breathing is getting much better too and they are starting to wean the CPAP settings. The cannula gives a constant flow of oxygen but the difference between a normal nasal cannula and the CPAP he is on is it also gives an extra puff of air every so often to remind him to breathe. They cut this from 35 times per minute to 30 per minute. Jackson had his first bath today and wore his first outfit. He was not as impressed with the whole ordeal as mom was. But he is one cute, clean, handsome little dude. FOJSP!