Thursday, October 29, 2009

BIG BOY BED

Like I mentioned yesterday, Justin would be moving to a crib soon. Well, he got his new bed this morning!! No more isolette and he is doing great! We got him all bundled up in a onesie, then a sleep sack, and two swaddling blankets in order to stay nice and toasty. They check his temperature every hour for the first four hours to make sure he is maintaining ok. He seemed to do just fine. He gained some more weight for today. He is officially 4 1/2 lbs...4 lbs 8 ounces. We will work on feedings again tonight but the doctor said today to really not expect anything of him until around 35 weeks. We are only 33 weeks and 2 days but he seems to be learning. It will take a while to get him up to full feedings on his own. But, we were told to expect that from the beginning. The doctor did mention today that given how well he is doing, she is very optimistic that he will go home before his due date. We really hope that is the case but also don't want to push him if he is not ready. We will just go with the flow one day at a time. :)

2 comments:

  1. VERY exciting news! Way to go Justin!! And Megan and Jason - I'm sure you're being there with him has really helped the little man along! So happy for all of you. Justin-keep up the GREAT work!

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  2. Tony and Kari KardellNovember 2, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Look at that FAM PHOTO!!! I love it! All of you are very special and I know God is watching out for all of you! Loving seeing your progress Justin!

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