Both Julie and I were out for a visit today. David did well over night. We fed him a little while we sat, but then he needed to get all his caloric requirements. The nurse placed a stomach tube and fed him an additional 48 mls fortified milk. Turns out that was a little too much, and he vomited. :(
It's almost a catch 22 when it comes to feeding him. He needs more practice with the bottle nipple to get a good latch, but when he does that, he does not take in enough milk to gain weight. If he gets gavaged, he doesn't get to practice the mouth/suction part. And we can't take him home until he has a good latch and drinks his required quantity of milk. That's our frustration today. I know, baby steps. He'll get there. We are anxious to get him home though.
On the positive side, he does have more energy, and we can see a little bit of David's personality coming through. He has started to smile for us a little. He looks so much better without all the tape and plastic about his face.
I'm headed out to see him again tonite, so I'll update again later.