Saturday, February 22, 2014

NICU Day 19: a day with daddy

Dear Colton,

Since it's the weekend Daddy was here all day with you. He said it was his most favorite day with you yet because he was able to interact with you now that you're more awake when you're getting fed. Mommy changes your diaper and feeds you every day during the weekdays so during the weekend Daddy takes over and enjoys his time with you.

Daddy did a great job today and so did you! You started eating more from 45 ccs to 50-55 ccs and sometimes 60 ccs. That's nearly 2 ounces per feeding! You also got weighed today and you continue to gain weight each day. Today you weighed in at 4 pounds, 3.6 ounces. Up an entire ounce since yesterday!

One of our favorite parts of today was giving you a bath. Mommy showed Daddy how to give you a bath in a tub (which you still seem to like) and Daddy took this video while he was watching. We've sent this video to everyone because you are just so precious and your little cry is just too cute!



Mommy also had a fun surprise for lunch today. A bunch of your aunties and your Grandma Jibby came to the hospital to surprise me for lunch and brought some gifts for you! It was so nice to be able to hang out with my girlfriends…even if it was in the hospital's cafeteria. Mommy got a little emotional after they left because she was so happy to have such wonderful people in her life! 

Family & friends…our greatest supporters! We are so blessed!
Here are some other photos from today. Although you definitely look like your Daddy, in this first picture, Mommy really sees some of your Uncle Bryan's facial features too (including that hair!)
You look like Uncle Bryan here!

Family Selfie!
One of your favorite spots…sleeping on Daddy's shoulder.
The doctors say you are continuing to progress really well daily! We're keeping our fingers crossed this trend continues. We love you so much buddy.

Sweet dreams little one! We're getting your room ready for you to come home soon!

We love you to the moon and back!

Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Youkilis


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