Bottle sucking champion!

Speech therapist came in this afternoon to train Wesley how to eat from a bottle for the first time. This is normal for preemies for those that didn't know. They don't know how to use their tongue and the speech therapist job is to get them to use it correctly by her motions. Well Wesley was a champ. He took his feeding in 15 min and she said he made her day how well he did.

Full tummy and snuggling with mom 

Proud of my boy!

Wesley was sleepy tonight ;)

Happy 2 months Wesley Andrew!

Wesley is 2mo old now and will be 34 weeks gest. age on Saturday.  Hard to believe he isnt supposed to be there yet. Had some good news at our visit tonight.....he starts the bottle tomorrow!  Have not heard how his recheck echo went.  And he gets his first vaccines tomorrow.

Clean baby

We were here when Wesley got his bath today. I helped and then dressed him. Most of his preemie stuff is getting snug! He weighs 4# 11.2 oz yay!  They plan to start bottle on Saturday when he turns 34 weeks.  He has an ultrasound scheduled tomorrow to check on his murmur.  He has PPS (persistent pulmonic stenosis) which is common in preemies and they grown out of it.  Since he is close to discharge they want to see how it is progressing. 

This is a larger preemie outfit.  Look at those chunky knees!

Snuggling with mom

I ordered this bag and the person sent me a pic after it was complete! Can't wait to see it in person!

Sweet boy

Wesley weighs 4# 9oz today and still happy as can be.  

Look his hands are growing!

Thanks Ginger for the heads up about dollar generals sale on pampers! 

Going to grab a circular and head to Walmart for a price match and stock up!

Little man is doing good but does need prayers

Wesley is great and full of smiles! He weighs 4# 7oz tonight. He has his eye exam today and there were early signs of ROP.  You can read about ROP here: http://m.kidshealth.org/parent/system/surgery/rop.html

They will recheck him in a week and see if it resolves or has progressed.  Prayers that it resolves! Still no word when the bottle will start.  Maybe tomorrow I can make it on lunch to see dr.

Lol goofy boy!

Bigger by the minute!

We didn't see Wesley until late tonight... But all is well.  They have increased his feeding amount to 38mls and he is doing great.  4# 4.5 oz last night. 

Look at that chunky boy!!!

Wesley is 8 weeks old 33 weeks gestational age

Wesley is really filling out and doing well.  It's nice going to see him and not have to feel like I am disturbing him now that he is in an open crib.  Joe had to go out of town to help my parents move some furniture so Debbie came with me to visit him.  His head needs to get bigger so I can have a bigger hat selection lol.