Nippling Protocol
Not a dirty spy movie
a big step ahead
Ike-a-saurus begins his nippling protocol today! And though it sounds like a backroom James Bond-esque porno, it is not. It means the nurses are going to try to feed him a bottle. It also means we can really work on the breastfeeding in earnest. Yay! He is officially 33 weeks today, gestationally (which is weird to say, since he is gestating in a little temp controlled condo and not my belly), and 33 weeks is when they can really start practicing the whole suck, swallow breathe thing.
Wish us luck - this one's a biggie towards coming home!
Lots of luck Ike-a-saurus!!!!! This is a really big step :)
Posted by: Jennifer | September 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Wishing lots of luck!
Posted by: Stella | September 27, 2008 at 02:38 PM
33 is my lucky number! suck it like a milkshake, ike!!
Posted by: amy d | September 27, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Three cheers for nippling protocol! (That's #253 of "Things I Never Thought I'd Type.") What else is on the checklist before he can go home? Certain weight? Other milestones besides being able to eat? I'm praying it's soon!!!!
Posted by: Alison Strobel Morrow | September 28, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Ikey the Boobie Monster! Yay!!!!!!!
Posted by: Erika | September 28, 2008 at 09:35 PM