Day Fourteen. How has this gone by so fast? Today little man you are two weeks old! I can't even believe it. Things are about the same for you today, especially with yesterday's setback. I just love holding you in my arms and getting to see your cute little self. Since you have two IVs in your head, the nurses and I were joking that it looks like you have horns. Little man, it really does. I feel so bad that you have to have all that crap on you sometimes. Even though the picture doesn't show it so well, you have one on the top right side and another on the top left side. Hopefully they'll be out soon.
I love coming to see you at CARE times. It happens every three hours for you little guy. This is the time you receive your feedings, have your diaper changed, your girth is measured (your tummy), and in the afternoons you are weighed and bathed if necessary. This is also the best time for you to come out of the box, if you haven't already come out. So, naturally, I love to be there. When you have your feedings you get extra calories and protein added to it to help you grow big and strong. Formula has these additives already, but because your so little, breast milk is best for you. And preemie babies tolerate breast milk with the additives easier than formula. The neonatologists explained to me that breast milk is just so much easier on your tummy and you will do better in the long run. I am so grateful that they support breast feeding and want what is absolutely best for you!
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