Grayson

Three-for-three: Grayson had a great week! Like Avery, Gray started out having a rough time with feedings. His body wasn't processing the food that he was receiving quickly enough, so the doctors added a central IV, a pick-line, to deliver the nutrients he needed while his stomach learned to process the food properly. A few days after the line was inserted, Gray's body started to accept more and more food each feeding. He's now up to 26 cc of milk every three hours and he's still able to take more!

Grayson originally lost several ounces, but the increased feedings have helped him grow. Last night he weighed in at 4lbs 0oz! He lost an ounce today, but he's still leading the pack with weight. He and Avery also graduated from Room A to Room D just a few days after Graham.

Gray seems to be a very quiet, low-key little guy. The nurses were very impressed with him when the inserted the pick line. When they removed his two IVs and inserted the central line he didn't cry once! I was shocked when I heard this and I asked the nurse, "Could there be something wrong with him developmentally? I mean, should we test for anything?" The nurse said, "No, he's just a good little brave boy!" Way to go Gray!

We're so proud of this little man and we love him dearly.

Gray sleeping. (9/10/11)

Grayson wearing his first hat! (9/6/11)

Grayson flexing before his nasal cannula was removed. Like Graham, Gray loves to open his eyes and see what's going on when we read or talk to him. I held him two days ago, and he was fast asleep. When Shannon walked up and whispered, "Hi Gray, hi little Buddy", he seemed to immediately wake up, open his eyes, and lock on to Shan. It was really neat to see. (9/4/11)

Look at how much he's grown over the week! (9/3/11)