Saturday, December 15, 2007

Let it snow!

Yesterday was very busy! We attempted to feed Josiah every time by either nursing or using a bottle - trying to get away from using the feeding tube. We only used the feeding tube once yesterday afternoon, which is a huge amount of progress from previous days. Then overnight last night he decided to pull his feeding tube out, and the nurse said "fine, now you have to eat without it!". They may have to put it back in depending on how well he does with eating, but we're hoping that we've seen the last of the feeding tube!

Here's the little guy without the feeding tube - I think he is mad about the girlie hat he has to wear all the time...


Also last night they had us bring in our carseat & the base so they could test him in it. I guess with pre-term babies there is a chance their airway could get cut off depending on the angle of the carseat (because they're so small) and/or if they aren't strong enough to hold their heads up a little bit. So they put him in the carseat for an hour and monitored his breathing, heart rate, etc. He was able to pass this test, so that brings us one step closer to being able to take him home!

Today we have gotten to keep him in our room since 7:30 a.m. with just a few interuptions. It has been great!
Here are a couple of pics from yesterday:




4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the picture with Josiah and Jason - it is precious. He looks so content sleeping in his daddy's arms. I also noticed he sleeps like his grandpa, one arm up and under his head. Sure hope that is not a sign of things to come...
We love you all and can't wait to see you on the 26th for a few days.

Anonymous said...

I think he is mad because his cheek is raw where they had the feeding tube taped. Hopefully he has seen the last of it! He's a sweetie. Hope to see him soon.

Naomi

Anonymous said...

The 'caption' on Jason's hat is priceless. "Life is good" holding his new son.

Naomi

The Longs said...

Mr. Regehrs,

It is crazy to see you holding your son...congratulations to you both.