Slideshow - Levi is 6 weeks old!

Levi is six weeks old!

Our little warrior is now 2lbs and 14.5 oz and he measures approx. 40cm in length. Levi is still on vapotherm (Hooray!!!). He is currently on 4 liters and is staying anywhere from 30-40% right now. They check his blood gasses frequently and they have been great. His feedings have increased to 8.2 cc/hr. In addition to the Human Milk Fortifier, he is also receiving Neosure, Similac's version of preemie formula, in his breastmilk. This puts him at 27 calories/25cc vs. the 20 calories/25cc that he would be receiving on breastmilk alone. He has graduated to a larger diaper and got to wear clothes for the very first time yesterday for his 6 week "birthday". He was so alert and just begging the nurses to love on him that they let him come out of his isolette to take some snapshots with him. Last night when we went to visit, I got to kangaroo him for one and a half hours. I can not fully put this experience into words. He is absolutely amazing. I am convinced that there is no other experience on this earth that will ever compare to holding him to my chest - I do not feel worthy of partaking in such an event. We are sad to say that Levi will be saying goodbye to three of his nurses this week. They are travelers that will never be forgotten. (Thanks for all you do ladies - we know that where ever you go next, they are going to love having you around). Levi said to tell all of you hello for him. He said that he is truly experiencing the fruits of all of your prayers - keep them up.