10/18/17 Day 93 of Life
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Although we were told repeatedly that a micropreemie learning to bottle feed can, “take a while,” I am here to tell you that it can also “not” take a while.
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The nurses and doctors never wanted to over promise. Although I understand that, my glass was always half full. I was optimistically realistic about the whole NICU rollercoaster, but above all, I was going to let my boys write their own story. My once 1 pound preemies had surprised doctors at every turn so why shouldn’t they with feeding too?
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On Lochlan’s fourth day of attempting the bottle, he took an entire feed by mouth. By no means am I a medical expert, but I can promise you that sometimes, bottle feeding can “not” take a while.
