Another great report! Ethan has continued to gain weight, he's now just over his birth weight. Also, he started showing signs that he might be ready to try bottle-feeding. Sucking on his fingers, waking up when its time for his feeding, etc. So, yesterday the nurses gave him a bottle for his 3:00 feeding, and he ate 10 cc's from it! We're really excited, it's another milestone for him, and a big one. We've been told that the two goals for him to be able to go home are 1) weigh 4+ lbs, and 2) for him to be taking all his feedings by the bottle/breastfeeding. He's also continuing to gain weight. Katie and I are trying to not get our hopes up, but we're eagerly looking forward to the next couple of weeks.
Such great news!! God is so good! Will continue to pray for you all!! Ethan looks so good! Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule and posting an update with pictures.. I look forward to each one!
ReplyDeleteI guess I should of identified myself in the last post.... instead of anonymous... Karen Haas
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are great! I can remember when Gloria was this size 16 years ago!! She was 10 weeks early and weighted 3lb 2oz. He looks really good and it seems like things are coming along. We will keep praying for you guys. If you need anything to hesitate to let us know. Heidi Samson
ReplyDeleteWow...Wonderful news! Cameron and Kelsea pray for Baby Ethan every night before bed...So cute! Very neat - How family can be so connected, yet so far away. Our kids are checking up on Ethan (and his progress) everyday through this blog. Thanks, Ken! :)
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