At least that’s what if feels like. When I look at pictures and videos of Lorelei at this age, it is very clear that Rowan is much more like his adjusted age than his actual age. His adjusted age is a mere three weeks. But he’s 11.5 weeks old.
Rowan has broken the six pound mark! That means he is over twice his lowest weight, and well on his way to twice his birth weight (I’d say by next week he’ll hit that milestone). It’s crazy to look at this teeny guy and realize he is two times bigger than something.
I’m exhausted. Not surprising, but it is why I haven’t posted anything about his first days home.
Soon, hopefully.
The doctor said possibly this weekend. There are so many things that can prolong the stay that I’m very wary of getting my hopes up.
Plan for today is just to let Rowan keep doing what Rowan is doing. Tube is still out. He managed to get full feeds yesterday without it.
After one false start, the ng tube is gone! It is possible that it will have to be put back in, but we are giving it a trial run to see how he does with ad lib feeding. So far he’s doing pretty well. But poor baby is really gassy and clearly has an upset tummy. The two aren’t related, but it is too bad his first day of all oral feeds is also a day he doesn’t feel great.