7.11.10
Dr. Coates was the doctor today and he decided to let the nurses try a bottle with Grayson. The nurse said that Grayson was rooting and trying to suck on his fingers, etc, and she thought it was the perfect time. The nurse said that Grayson did ok, considering that it was his first time with a bottle, but that he has a way to go. She said it took him about 30 minutes to take 30 cc (he is now on 42 per feed). I'm not discouraged though...he is only 34 weeks on Monday and that is when they usually start attempting bottle feeds.
They did take the OG out to bottle feed him. It was SO nice to see Grayson without that tube in his mouth. I got some great pictures of him and he looks a LOT like his brother without it! They have the same chin and upper lip.
Jai and I snuggled with Grayson a bunch today. He is so cuddly. The nurse came in to weigh him as we were leaving and so I was able to undress him and put him on the scale. It's when he is in his birthday suit that he appears the smallest. It always amazes me, especially when I compare him to Jones. Grayson weighed in at 4 pounds, 11.8 ounces! WOW!!!! I just couldn't believe it! He will be 5 pounds before we know it!
Jai and I had a ball with Jones at Eli's party today. We went to Saluda Shoals Splash Park. Jones was just too cute and enjoyed playing with Eli. It was fun to watch them play.
A whole ounce on his first bottle!!! That is way more than "ok", that is great! He looks so good without the tube and his face has definitely filled out. He is growing so fast, must be all of that good milk he's getting.
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