Top three "Moments of the Week" are:
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| Jakey's smile as he gets to hold his baby brother. |
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| Samuel figuring out how to hold his own soother in. |
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| Getting to feed my baby for the first time. I never knew it could feel this amazingly sweet to give my baby a bottle. |
Samuel's nutrition still comes via his NG tube but we were given the green light to try some practice with oral feeds. He took to it right away and is already making progress in developing strength and coordination in his suck. We will continue a couple of times a day and see how it goes. It takes a lot of energy for him and he is very tired afterwards. His formula smells just like salt-and-vinegar potato chips so we'll see how long it takes before Samuel starts making late night runs to 7-11 for the real deal.
YEAH!! THAT is great news and a GIANT step for Sam. He's gonna be home in no time. I am so proud of him!
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PS: Jake's smile is great, but equally great is the look of complete panic on Sam's face, "Please don't drop me!"
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love it! Well all of the pictures actually, but the best is you feeding Samuel. Glad it was such a good day.
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nice to read and see what events are happening . . . so great!!! Samuel is so lovely . . . now there are five handsome men and one beautiful woman that make up a wondrous family . . . UJ and Michael
ReplyDeleteLove these photos and all of the great stories... of sunshine and cuddles and feeds and smiles !!!
ReplyDeleteEspecially LOVE the one in the bouncy chair with his friends... fantastic!
love to you all !!
j.
So many smiles - lots of smiles!
ReplyDeleteWarm fuzzies when I read of these amazing adventures all connected to adorable Samuel.
Dawn
Loved all the photos of your beautiful family! What a thrill to see Samuel drinking from a bottle...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me that we take so many things for granted - being outside, feeding a baby a bottle, even holding a baby. The look of gratitude in all your pictures is beautiful to see. Your blog is one big tear jerker!
ReplyDeleteLove to Samuel and all, Susan