Back on March 9th, Michael was born at 31 weeks gestation, weighing 4 pounds, one ounce. Look at his spindly little arm:
For the last two months or so I have only been nursing him first thing in the morning, so he is getting four bottles a day of Neosure, which is higher in calories than most formula or breastmilk. Now he looks like this:
And his unofficial weight (obtained by my weighing myself, then weighing myself holding Michael, and then doing some math) this week is nearly 18 pounds. Holy cow! My preemie, who is only six months adjusted age, now weighs as much as his sister did when we celebrated her first birthday. Here's Harper, circa November of '05:
I think we're finally going to get the all clear to switch to regular formula. And my guess is that he'll actually show up on the chart for height and weight when we have his nine month visit.
9 comments:
Wow, that is AWESOME! I can't believe his growth. Go Michael.
It is such a miracle to see how far Michael has come. I'm sure you will give hope to other women who have to go through a similar ordeal. Yay Michael! And Yay Mommy for getting him there!
Simply amazing.
awesome, way to go michael
Lord, you have beautiful babies!
You know that I can most definitely appreciate what kind of miracle has taken place that Michael is so perfect and healthy! What a blessing for you and your family!
He is such a happy ending.
OMG!! 18 pounds!! He's catching up with David! That's incredible!! What a trooper, that Michael.
Hurray for healthy babies. Hurray for modern medicine.
Go Michael! Go Michael's family! Such a great reason to celebrate....
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