No Cannula

Dearest Joshua David~

Today is your grandpa Jim and gigi's (mommy's parents) wedding anniversary! Thirty two years ago they got married at Carolina Beach. Mommy and Uncle James lived on the beach when we were babies. When you're well enough, I'll take you to the beach so you can see everything!

Big news .... you're off your nasal cannula! You're only breathing room air with no assistance from any machines. The nurses say you may go back on the cannula. We just have to see how well you do on your own. You were off it for hours by the time daddy and I saw you today, and you didn't have any problems.

Also, you've started to gain weight! When you were born, you were 2 lbs 4 ozs. You lost weight the first few days and were down to 2 lbs at your smallest. Now, you're 2 lbs 5 ozs! Since they've increased your feeding, you still have small amounts of residual in your belly at each feeding, but you appear to be getting better at digestion. Also, you had a nice poopy diaper earlier in the day!

Mommy and daddy got to hold you today! They wrapped you up like a burrito again! We got to the hospital at around 2:30pm. Mommy held you for about 1.5 hours, and then daddy held you. You were very alert and kept your eyes open looking all around before falling asleep in our arms. You got a little fussy towards the end and spit up on daddy! :-)

Still can't wait to take you home!

I love you little Joshua! :-)

~Mommy