Elizabethan Era

The life and times of a premature baby.

Friday, July 21, 2006

A new tactic

Wee Liz was taking a long time to eat. She'd eat for a while, nod off, then wake up after a little while and want another snack. To head off the snacking, we've been making sure she's good and hungry for her feeds.
It's been working. She's eating better and faster, and sleeping more soundly. Burping still has to be done carefully, but it's still faster overall. Her weight gain is better too. (up to 7lb 13oz)

Kim is trying to nurse her almost every feed, and she's getting better at that all the time. It'll be good to be able to dispense with most of the bottle feeds. Babies are much more transportable when they can drink from the tap.

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