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This is Logan. Specifically, this is Logan after he decided he didn't need his feeding tube and then proved it to us by taking all of his feeds by mouth all day and all night last night. The little nugget gained weight again last night, so we have reason to believe he can hold his own. The possibility exists that it might have to be replaced, but its fairly unlikely. We've cut down on the frequency of his alarms, which is also wondeful news. This morning he passed his hearing screen. Check.
He's still on caffeine twice a day, and its up to the doctor to decide if we'll try to wean that off before he goes or if he'll go home taking caffeine and on a monitor. The key word is home. We're getting closer. I brought the carseat up this morning (but its still in the car because I need to figure out how to outsmart the base to secure it in the car.) Once we get that figured out, they'll put Logan in his carseat to see if he can keep his oxygen level and heart rate up while he's in the car.
Last night we had a slumber party at the hospital and I got up with Logan with each feed so he could nurse. He did a great job; woke up on his own each time and ate like a champ. Today we're enjoying some down time. Dale's headed off to a company picnic and I'm. . well. . . enjoying some down time : )
Have a great weekend!