Friday, December 10, 2010
3 Day Tube Weaning Trial
The doctor approved another 3 day trial. We're on day #3 and so far he has taken more by mouth than during the last 3 day trial, but not enough to think about pulling the tube out yet. He has a gastric emptying study on Tuesday and a follow-up with the doc so we'll see how to proceed next. I'm hoping for another trial just before Christmas. We've focused on fluids since that's waht he'll have to wean to. We've tried neocate splash in different flavors, swedish rice valling, blueberry/carrot juice, water, and sugar water. We've determined that he likes Swedish valling in a bottle with a newborn nipple with a hole cut into it and a tilty sippy cup. Both of these make it easier to feed him since they have a built-in tilted feature. I'll post a picture soon when I find the charger to my camera's battery pack!
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hey there, keep in mind that with most of the successful weans i've read about, it takes more than three days for hunger to really kick in, and for real change to take place. so keep that in mind! keep up the great work. you and the little one are really doing a fabulous job. hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We hope to start a "real" wean in a couple of weeks. You're right, it's going to take a lot longer than 3 days....
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