So not a whole lot has changed since the last post. He's eating better- taking the bottle more willingly and looking more comfortable with it- almost like he likes eating! Sometimes... not all the time. He usually drinks anywhere from 3 and a half ounces to almost 6 ounces (he's all over the place). He kinda just needs to strengthen the muscles in his mouth. He has a weak suck because he couldn't eat the first couple weeks after he was born. And we are starting to introduce food, but he hates it. He spits it right out and sometimes gaggs and chokes on it.
We take him to the pediatrician every week and weigh him. He's still not gaining very much weight so putting his feeding tube back in is still an option. It's like every time we go I almost have a panic attack because I'm afraid they are gonna say we have to put it back in. It scares me because I don't want it back!
And he is doing more tummy time, but it's still not his favorite thing. He's rolling from his tummy to back pretty good too! And sitting up. He still needs help and falls over a lot. He still doesn't have as strong of muscles as the average 6 month old. He has to do his exercises everyday. And he has a physical therapist that comes out to see him.
He is having his big surgery this Friday (Oct 7th). The surgeon is basically gonna push everything in and bring his abs together, and also fix his scrotal hernias. And she said he should only be in the hospital about 4 days. Hopefully! So, as always, keep us in your prayers! Your prayers continue to help him every day!!!
