Forrest has been doing really well since coming home last week. Slowly he has gotten to meet his grandparents and a few friends. Last Friday he had to go to the doctor for a weight check and his 2 month shots. In the two days that we had been gone from the NICU he had gained 2 ounces. His weight on Friday, January 22nd was 5 pounds 8 ounces. He also was 17 3/4 inches long. I can't wait to take him back on February 16th to see how much more he has gained.
He has been getting used to his new surroundings. The first few nights he slept well at night and then all of the sudden on the third night he decided he would rather be awake and crying. He seems to have some gas/colic at night from around 11pm - 1am. I talked to the doctor and she said that this is normal and not to be too concerned. I have been using some gas drops every once in awhile and that seems to help some. Then all of the sudden last night he slept well again. So he is a little bit of a mystery still. :) He does however sleep the best in his swing so we are kind of going with it for now so that Mommy and Daddy can get some sleep.
I am working to get him on some kind of schedule during the day. It seems to be working some and I know that as he gets older it will get even better.
We go back to have blood work done next Friday and then back to the doctor on February 16th for his next RSV antibody shot. Other than that he just goes for his four month check up in March.
Thanks so much for continuing to pray for our little guy. He is truly a miracle and I am in awe at how God has already worked in his little life.
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