Josiah is doing really, really well. We had great feeds last night. Over 50% of his food is coming through the bottle—the rest goes in through his tube… but it’s all breast milk so however it gets in, I am just glad he’s eating. I think we may get to try actual breastfeeding today. He’s been put on an every 3 hour feeding schedule. I am on an every 3 hour pumping schedule, so I am either feeding or pumping for about an hour out of every three around the clock, so I am actually pretty tired. I will be so glad when he’s finally nursing and I can consolidate the two. But at least I have a bed in here so I can sleep some. Nick took one of the feedings last night, so that helped a lot.
This kid is STRONG. He’s very strong and he’s always trying to wiggle out of his wires and pull out his tubes… I think he’s telling us he’s ready to come home. He got to wear his first outfit yesterday—a little John Deere sleeper. Speaking of sleepers, in Josiah’s case it should be called a “WIDE AWAKER.” He’s got an amazing capacity to be awake, especially at night. Aren’t newborns supposed to sleep all the time? I am just glad to be with him… even if he’s not sleeping. I never have been happier to change diapers in my life!
