Smith Angels - AVA

Oh my goodness, I surprised everyone tonight - I drank 36 cc's within 10 minutes, and for the first time ever I did not need a gavage (nasal tube) feeding! By the time mama came to feed me (she is always early), I was already yelling for her, and boy were my suck-swallow-breathe reflexes working well. One of the things I have to accomplish before I leave here (and likely the most difficult for me) is to "nipple" feed around the clock, and finish all of my meals within 30 minutes. If I keep up the progress I made today I'll have the NICU record for fastest feedings, I'm sure :) You see, I keep telling mama that I'll accomplish *everything* I'm supposed to do, but not on her and the nurse's schedules... rather on my own, more leisurely schedule :) (Note from mama: I am very proud of you sweetie, you are progressing *fabulously* and I am so sorry we pushed you too hard on Thursday).

posted by Barbie (& Tad) @ 11:42 PM