Nice Pacifier

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello little man! You were in the middle of a feeding when I came to see you today. When you are having your feedings, you like to use the pacifier, especially now that the feeding tube isn't in your mouth anymore (and in your nose). You've gotten pretty good at holding the pacifier, especially if we move your arm/hand to hold it for you. :-)

I got to watch you fall asleep with the pacifier, and I sat with you for three hours. Growing up, daddy and I went to a little Episcopal school with a headmaster named Father Hale. He would lead chapel services three days a week, and one time he asked the question, "What is the only population on Earth that is without sin?" The answer, of course, is babies. Babies are sinless. Watching you fall asleep reminded me of that. You were so innocent laying there with your pacifier. It reminded me of how blessed we are to have you .... our little miracle from God. :-)

Your feedings and glucose have not changed, except they added some more protein to the milk to help bulk you up. I spoke to one of the doctors there. They will continue to check your glucose tonight and tomorrow. Hopefully, if you continue to regulate well, the goal will be to take you off the IV tomorrow. If they do, they'll also take out your PICC line! So, we'll see how well you do and if they're able to do that tomorrow or not.

Daddy came to see us after work again. Before we left, the nurse pricked your foot and checked your blood sugar. It was good, so we'll see what happens tomorrow. Oh, she also changed your diaper. You promptly peed everywhere. :-P

Keep being strong for us! I love you so much!

~Mommy