That's right, today is Gunner's "one week birthday" he is now 34 weeks gestational age. His big birthday present was the removal of his IV. He is now IV free. He is eating 40cc's at each sitting, which is about 1 1/3 ounces.
Last night when we called to check on him, after visiting, he was up to 4lbs 2 oz. So he is growing!
I held him for about 2 hours today and he is figuring out how the rooting and sucking reflexes work together and getting how to eat without the feeding tube. They will be moving the tube to his nose so he can eat without it disturbing him. Soon he will not need one at all.
They are moving him down to the step down or intermediate care nursery sometime this weekend.
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