Introducing the bottle

Another day to give praise to God! It is getting pretty quiet around
here which is nice! 12 families were discharged from the floor in the
past 24 hours, so resting has been easier.

Andrew and I both agree that this has been the best 4th of July!
Weston gave us a holiday present today by doing very well with his
first bottle feeding! His sucking has grown strong the past day and a
half as he has become very fond of his pacifier! The pics are of his
second bottle feeding which just took place. He also did very well
again! If he keeps progressing I will get to try and nurse him early
next week. I am praying for this and eager to stop pumping, which
isn't the most natural experience! :) our nurse also let us know that
they have been increasing the amount Weston gets by 1cc each feeding
now. He has been digesting 17 Just fine and should be up to 20 in
the am. To come home he needs to be able to eat around 50. They will
continue to bottle feed twice a day and use the tube for the other
feedings.

Well our little guy is starting to show signs that he might be a fussy
baby :) He gets quite upset if his pacifier is removed or if he isn't
situated just right! But both Andrew and I were blessed to be the only
ones that could sooth our little man today, despite the nurses
efforts. It was neat to feel like we could help in some way as most of
the time we are outsiders looking in on the care of our baby. I didn't
anticipate feeling helpless and somewhat useless, but the nurses do
everything they can to bring us in on his care. Please pray for us in
that as it can be hard to not know what is best for your own baby.

Another prayer request would be for tomorrow. I am being sent home
which is great, but it will be so hard to go home with an empty car
seat for the time being. We can be here as much as we want and plan to
be with our baby as much as possible, but the nights away from him
will not be easy! But God's grace is sufficient for us and we will
trust in Him.

Thank u to my friend Amanda who posted a comment... I realized that I
never posted Weston's stats!!

He was born July 1, 2009 at 1:31pm
He weighed 5lbs 4 oz and is 18 1/2 inches long. He has lost a little
weight since then, but is doing great!

Good night and happy 4th to everyone!